Fresh Pea Soup

• 4 lbs sweet peas (to yield about 4 cups shucked)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 14 teaspoons coarse salt (to taste)
• fresh ground white pepper
• 4 teaspoons creme fraiche
• 2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint

1. Shuck the peas.
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. Add the onion and saute until soft, 5 to 6 minute Try not to let it brown.
4. Add the stock and salt, raise the heat, and bring the pot to a boil.
5. Add the peas, cover, and return the pot to a boil.
6. Lower the heat and simmer the peas until just cooked through, 2 to 5 minute depending on size.
7. Transfer the peas and some of the liquid to a blender and puree until smooth.
8. Add the remaining liquid and blend again.
9. Pass through a coarse strainer or food mill.
10. Serve warm, topping each bowl with 1 teaspoons of the creme fraiche and 1/2 teaspoons of the chopped mint.

sweet peas, unsalted butter, onion, chicken stock, salt, fresh ground white pepper, creme fraiche, mint

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fresh-pea-soup-187813 (may not work)