Summer Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (for vegetarian option)
• 2 sprigs of mint, about 6 inches in total stem length
• 1 pound of frozen petite peas
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Crème fraîche , for garnish (can substitute sour cream diluted with cream)
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish