Springtime Pea Soup
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this easy and refreshing Springtime Pea Soup. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh or frozen peas and brightened by the zing of lemon juice and aromatic fresh mint, this recipe is a true ode to spring. The creamy optional addition of heavy cream elevates the texture, making it luxuriously smooth, while the simplicity of olive oil, garlic, and onion forms a flavorful base. Ready in just 30 minutes, this light yet satisfying soup pairs perfectly with a slice of crusty bread for dipping. Whether served as a starter or a standalone dish, this pea soup recipe is a healthy, flavorful, and quick option for weeknight dinners or al fresco lunches. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious, vegetarian-friendly meal infused with fresh seasonal ingredients!
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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
- 1 cup, loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf (optional) crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes if using fresh peas, or 5 minutes if using frozen peas.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the mint leaves and lemon juice.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream to add a creamy texture to the soup.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm with crusty bread on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.4 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 5598 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.2 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.9 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1212 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 46.5 mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 5118 mg | 109% | |
*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.
