Description
A delightful and refreshing Spring Pea and Mint Soup that is perfect for any season. This vibrant green soup is packed with the fresh flavors of peas and mint, creating a light and healthy dish that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves (loosely packed)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
Serving:
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onion and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Peas and Broth: Add peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until peas are tender.
- Blend: Remove from heat, stir in mint leaves, and puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth.
- Finish and Serve: Return soup to the pot, stir in Greek yogurt or cream, season with salt and pepper, reheat if needed, and serve warm or chilled with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a vegan version, skip the yogurt or use a dairy-free alternative.
- This soup can be served warm in spring or chilled in summer as a refreshing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
