Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 1/2 cups tightly packed snow peas
• 2 cups shelled fresh peas or frozen baby peas
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
• 5 chives, cut into a 1/2-inch lengths

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Instructions

1. In a pot over high heat, bring the water and stock to a boil. Add the snow peas to the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet peas and cream. Let simmer for 1 minute, then pour the soup into a blender. Blend the soup on high speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pass the soup through a fine strainer and season, to taste. Garnish with creme fraiche and chives.;