Description
Spring Pea Soup is a delightful, creamy dish bursting with fresh flavors. Perfect for any occasion, it embodies the essence of spring in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shell the fresh peas, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the fresh peas and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until peas are tender but vibrant green.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return the soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream (if using), season with salt and pepper, and add chopped mint just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Substitute frozen peas if fresh ones are unavailable for convenience. Enhance flavor by adding herbs like basil or chives. For a vegan version, omit cream and use coconut milk instead.