Description
Pea and mint soup is a delightful blend of fresh flavors that captures the essence of spring in every bowl. This creamy yet light dish combines sweet peas with aromatic mint, creating a vibrant green masterpiece perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this soup is sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy option that will leave everyone raving about its deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing fresh peas and chopping onion and garlic finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and stir for one minute before adding peas and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook until peas are tender (5-7 minutes), then blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in fresh mint leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot or cold, garnished with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Spring
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg