Ingredients (~2-3 servings)
- 1 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup leeks, white and light green parts, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 1/2 cups fresh shelled peas (or one 10-oz package frozen peas)
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 Tbsp chives, chopped
- Croutons, for serving (optional)
Make the Soup Base
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large saucepan or pot over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and onion, and cook for ~5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until both are tender and sweet.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring the liquid to a boil.
Add the peas and spinach. Cook for just ~3-5 minutes, until the peas are tender and the spinach is wilted. Do not overcook; this is how the soup keeps its bright green color.
Season with the salt and pepper and remove the pot from the heat.
Blend and Finish
Carefully purée the soup in a blender in batches. An immersion blender can work, but a standard blender is better for getting a completely smooth, luscious texture from the pea skins.
Pour the puréed soup back into the pot. Whisk in the creme fraiche and the chopped chives.
Taste for final seasoning and serve immediately.
Fresh Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup leeks white and light green parts, chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 1/2 cups fresh shelled peas or one 10-oz package frozen peas
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 Tbsp chives chopped
- Croutons optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in large pot over medium-low heat. Sauté leeks and onions until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add stock, bring to boil. Add peas and spinach, cook 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper.
- Purée soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot.
- Whisk in creme fraiche and chives. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately with optional croutons.
