Pureed Spinach and Sweet Pea Soup with Fresh Mint Cream

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2 big yellow onions, coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves fresh garlic coarsely chopped

2 (10-ounce) bag (or the equivalent) fresh spinach, rinsed

2 1/2 cups frozen petite peas

3 cups vegetable or chicken stock

1/2 cup light cream

1 tablespoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Fresh Mint Cream, recipe follows

Fresh Mint Cream:

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup half-and-half

Salt and pepper