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Creamy Pea & Mint Soup

Creamy Pea & Mint Soup That Brightens Your Spring Days

Enjoy a vibrant Creamy Pea & Mint Soup, perfect for spring, combining sweet peas and fresh mint for a delightful taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred for best flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely chopped.
  • 4 cups Fresh Peas Can substitute with frozen peas.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Homemade or low-sodium store-bought.
For the Fresh Flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Add generously at the end of cooking.
For Creamy Texture
  • 1 cup Cream or Coconut Milk Use coconut milk for a vegan option.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, pour a tablespoon of olive oil and place it over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add one finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Add about 4 cups of fresh peas, stirring with the sautéed onions, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in approximately 4 cups of vegetable stock and cook uncovered for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in a generous handful of fresh mint leaves and infuse for 2 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Return the blended soup to low heat and stir in cream or coconut milk.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls, optionally finishing with a drizzle of olive oil or extra mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh peas for the best flavor. Add mint towards the end to preserve its bright flavor. Adjust seasoning after blending for the best results.

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