Minted Pea Soup  – Dr. Kellyann

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee or pasture raised butter
• 1 leek, white part only, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 quart (4 cups) chicken bone broth (if not homemade, use Dr. Kellyann's Liquid Bone Broth or Dr. Kellyann's Homestyle Bone Broth powder)
• 6 cups fresh or frozen green peas, thawed and divided
• 1 cup peppermint leaves, stems removed and coarsely chopped
• ½ teaspoon Celtic or pink Himalayan salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional