Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soup
Brighten up your bowl with this vibrant Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soup, a wholesome and flavorful blend of fresh garden vegetables perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Featuring the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas and carrots, enhanced by the aromatic combination of sautéed onion and garlic, this silky smooth soup is both nutrient-packed and easy to prepare. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it's ideal for busy weeknights while still delivering gourmet-quality flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and freshness that elevates each spoonful. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and simple to customize, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the sugar snap peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.
Reheat the soup gently over low heat if necessary, and serve hot.
Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4654 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2610 mg | 56% | |
*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.
