This vibrant Spring Pea Soup with Mint is a refreshing and healthy dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. It’s quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Author:Hank
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Blended
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Optional: a swirl of cream or yogurt for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the peas and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until bright green and tender.
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh mint leaves.
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot or chilled. Garnish with a swirl of cream or yogurt, if desired.
Notes
For a smoother soup, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
Adjust the amount of mint to your preference.
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a richer flavor, you can sauté a leek along with the onion.