Divine Creamy Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 500 g frozen sweet peas (you can also use fresh)
• 200 g creme fraiche (see Note below)
• salt and pepper
• parsley, for garnishing

Directions

1. 1

   Blanch the peas for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender and still bright green. Drain and reserve the liquid.

2. 2

   Tip the peas into a blender and add just enough of the liquid (about 500ml/1 pint) to cover and whiz to a smooth purée.

3. 3

   Season with salt and pepper to taste and add all but 60g (4 tablespoons) of the crème fraîche and pulse for a few seconds to combine.

4. 4

   Pour the soup into warm bowls and dollop the reserved crème fraîche on top.

5. 5

   Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.

6. 6

   Alternatively, chill in the refrigerator for two hours and serve cold.

7. 7

   Note: If you are not a fan of crème fraîche , don't despair. You can use single cream, whipping cream, yogurt or just plain milk. The yumminess of the peas will always shine through.