Description
This Spring Pea and Mint Soup is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for welcoming the spring season. The combination of sweet green peas and fresh mint creates a vibrant and flavorful soup that is both comforting and light.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add peas and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh mint leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender and blend carefully.
- Return to the pot and stir in cream if using. Reheat gently over low heat if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with a drizzle of cream and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Notes
Notes:
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream or omit the cream entirely.
- Add a handful of spinach or arugula for extra greens.
- Serve with crusty bread or a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
