Minty Pea Soup
Minty Pea Soup is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMelt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes.
Add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil.
Add peas, reduce heat, and simmer gently until tender, about 5 minutes for fresh peas, about 2 minutes for frozen.
Remove pot from heat.
Add parsley, mint, and remaining 2 cups broth to pot.
Purée soup in a blender or with an immersion blender, thinning with water if soup is too thick, until smooth.
Season soup with salt and pepper.
Whisk crème fraîche and cream in a small bowl to blend.
Serve warm soup topped with chives, passing crème fraîche mixture alongside for spooning over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.