Creamy pea and mint soup

How to make creamy pea and mint soup: This creamy pea and mint soup is a classically English. The English love their soups and often enjoy a simple bowl of soup for lunch.

Creamy pea and mint soup works very well when made with fresh or frozen peas. However, you should always use fresh mint. In fact, we are a bit obsessed with using only fresh herbs here at The Big Dream Factory kitchen.

Creamy pea and mint soup: Serves 4

• 50 grams (2 oz) butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 900 grams (2 lb) fresh peas, shelled (you could also use frozen peas)
• 1 litre (2 pints) chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 1 level teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 150 ml (5 fl oz) fresh double (whipping) cream
• 1 teaspoon pure mint extract

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add the peas, stock, and sprigs of mint.
3. Bring to the boil and cook for about 20 minutes if using fresh peas (5 minutes if using frozen).
4. Remove from the heat and purée in a blender.
5. Return to the pan then add the seasoning and extract.
6. Place over a low to medium heat and add the cream.
7. Heat gently without boiling, stirring constantly.
8. Serve immediately.

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