Pureed Pea Soup With Mint

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Ingredients

4 1/2 pounds english peas in pods
3 slender spring onions (we’re talking true spring onions, although you can substitute scallions)
1 stalk green garlic
1 leek
3 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves separated from stems
3 quarts (12 cups) cold water
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
1/4 cup arborio rice
3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only
black pepper, to taste
extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling