Spring Pea Soup - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 leeks, white and light green parts, washed well, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 5 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sea salt or to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup crème fraiche or plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped, + 2 tablespoons