Description
A refreshing and vibrant pea and mint soup perfect for spring, offering a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the peas and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until peas are tender.
- Stir in the fresh mint leaves and lemon juice.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or coconut milk.
- This soup can be served hot or cold, making it versatile for any season.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg