Spring Pea Soup with Bacon and Chives Recipe | iHavenet.com

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (about 3 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (about 3 medium leeks)
• 5 cups fresh or frozen peas, defrosted and patted dry (see note)
• 2 small potatoes (about 8 ounces total), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche, divided (see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives