This soup is smooth, sweet, and vividly green, with the freshness of mint balancing the natural richness of peas. A little cream gives it a velvety finish, while lemon lifts the flavour so it tastes bright and summery rather than heavy.

Tender peas, sweet pearl onions, and silky braised lettuce come together in a light buttery glaze scented with mint. The result is delicate, fresh, and subtly sweet, with the quiet elegance typical of classic French vegetable cookery.