Minted Pea Soup
Delightfully fresh and bursting with vibrant flavor, this Minted Pea Soup is a quick and easy recipe that combines the natural sweetness of peas with the refreshing aroma of fresh mint. Perfect as a light appetizer or a comforting main on cooler days, this creamy soup is made with simple ingredients like frozen peas, aromatic garlic, and finely chopped onion, blended into a velvety texture with the addition of heavy cream. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while a hint of butter and olive oil lends richness to every spoonful. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a fantastic option for busy weeknights or an elegant addition to any dinner party. Serve it with crusty bread or crunchy croutons for a perfectly satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- optional crusty bread or croutons, for serving
Instructions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the frozen peas and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh mint leaves.
Using an immersion blender (or a countertop blender in batches), puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat through but do not boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add extra mint or lemon juice if desired for a fresher flavor.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or croutons, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3749 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.1 g | 204% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 4294 mg | 91% | |
*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.
