Melt the Jersey butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped Jersey Royal potatoes and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the fresh peas and chopped mint to the soup. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the peas are bright green and tender.
Remove the soup from the heat and carefully blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender (in batches) until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids.
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the Jersey milk. Heat gently, but do not boil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of Jersey crème fraîche and a sprig of fresh mint.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
If you don't have fresh peas, frozen peas work just as well. Add them directly from frozen.
Adjust the amount of mint to your preference. Some people prefer a more subtle mint flavor.
For a vegan option, substitute the Jersey butter with olive oil, the Jersey milk with oat milk or other plant-based milk, and omit the crème fraîche or substitute with a vegan alternative.
The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated gently before serving. Add the crème fraîche just before serving.
Large saucepan
Blender or immersion blender
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