Description
Spring Pea Soup is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of spring in every spoonful. With its smooth texture, sweet green peas, hints of mint, and a zing of lemon, this soup is perfect for sunny days or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that will leave your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender.
- Stir in fresh mint leaves and lemon juice before serving. Optionally add cream for extra richness.
- Serve hot, garnished with mint leaves or a swirl of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg