Pea and Mint Soup
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy, this Pea and Mint Soup is the perfect quick and easy recipe to elevate your lunch or dinner. Featuring sweet, tender peas and vibrant fresh mint, this velvety soup is a breeze to make in just 30 minutes. Sautéed onions and garlic provide a rich, aromatic base, while a touch of heavy cream (optional) adds indulgent silkiness. Naturally vegetarian and brimming with fresh, garden-inspired flavors, it’s a great way to enjoy a wholesome yet gourmet meal. Serve it with crusty bread for the ultimate comforting dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for spring and summer, this Pea and Mint Soup will become a go-to favorite for lovers of light and satisfying recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the frozen peas to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh mint leaves.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream, if using. Heat gently over low heat, but do not let it boil.
Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot, accompanied by crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 7245 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.8 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 75.7 g | 270% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.0 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1346 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 50.4 mg | 280% | |
| Potassium | 5556 mg | 118% | |
*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.
