Light Cream of Pea Soup
Delightfully fresh and velvety, this Light Cream of Pea Soup is a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Made with minimally processed ingredients like sweet peas, fragrant garlic, and a touch of fresh mint, this comforting soup achieves its creamy richness with just a splash of heavy cream. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. A hint of lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the peas, while the gentle sauté of onions and garlic lays a savory base for this luscious dish. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a crisp garden salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal. This recipe is a must-try for lovers of quick, nutritious soups with a gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 4 cups frozen or fresh peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Dice the yellow onion and sauté it in the olive oil for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes soft and translucent.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the peas to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. This allows the peas to cook until tender.
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot to purée the mixture until smooth.
Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Heat the soup over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, but do not bring it to a boil to avoid curdling the cream.
Optional: Garnish individual servings with freshly chopped mint leaves for an added burst of flavor and aroma.
Serve the soup warm with crusty bread or a light salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 901 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 845 mg | 18% | |
*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.
