Fresh Pea Soup with Mint
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Fresh Pea Soup with Mint, a simple yet elegant recipe perfect for any season. This light, velvety soup combines the natural sweetness of tender peas with the bright, herbal notes of fresh mint, creating a beautifully balanced dish that's both comforting and invigorating. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this recipe features wholesome ingredients like vegetable broth, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice, bringing a depth of flavor that will satisfy every palate. Serve it as a light appetizer or pair it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal. Optional heavy cream adds a touch of indulgence, though this vegetarian soup is equally delightful without it. Fresh, easy, and full of garden-fresh goodness, this pea and mint soup will quickly become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup, loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for garnish)
- 2 slices crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the peas and pour in the vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the fresh mint leaves and allow the soup to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
Reheat the soup gently if necessary, but do not boil. Serve warm.
If desired, drizzle with heavy cream for garnish and serve with slices of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.7 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 5256 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.5 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.6 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.6 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 4239 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
