Description
Warm, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this spring pea soup showcases fresh peas and aromatic herbs for a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh mint or basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the fresh peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5-7 minutes until peas are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (let cool slightly if using a standard blender).
- Return to low heat; stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cream if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped mint or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg