Spring Sweet Pea and Spinach Potage


Ingredients

Preparation
Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add leeks. Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until leeks are lightly colored and tender. Add chicken broth, spinach, peas and potato; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes or until peas are tender. Add mint and TABASCO® Green Sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
In several batches, purée soup in food processor fitted with steel blade. Process until smooth. Return soup to saucepan; add heavy cream. Continue to cook over medium heat until mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt.
Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.