Description
Spring Pea Soup is a delightful celebration of spring, capturing the vibrant essence of the season in every creamy spoonful. This easy-to-make soup features sweet garden peas blended smoothly with aromatic herbs and a hint of garlic, making it an ideal dish for family dinners or a light lunch on the patio. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up this fresh, nutritious meal that will impress friends and family alike. Whether served warm or chilled, Spring Pea Soup is versatile enough to complement any occasion, and its bright green color will brighten your table. Garnished with fresh mint and a drizzle of cream, this soup is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
- Fresh peas (or frozen)
- Vegetable broth
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in peas and cook for another minute.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for about 10 minutes until peas are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm garnished with fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg