Spring Pea Soup
Spring Pea Soup is a vibrant celebration of spring, bursting with the fresh flavors of sweet peas and aromatic herbs. This silky soup is perfect for sunny afternoons or cozy gatherings, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish. With its stunning green hue and delightful taste, you’ll find yourself making this easy recipe time and again. Whether served warm with crusty bread or chilled as a refreshing appetizer, this soup is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the peas and dicing the onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Simmer for 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. Serve warm with a drizzle of cream and garnish with mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like basil or dill. Store leftover soup in airtight containers; it can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for longer storage. For a vegan option, replace cream with coconut milk.