Refreshing Pea and Mint Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium brown/yellow onion – finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic – roughly chopped
• 3 ½ cups (500 g) frozen peas
• 2 ½ cups (625 ml) vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon fresh mint – finely chopped
• Sea salt – to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper – to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook the finely chopped onion slowly for 5-8 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
2. Add the roughly chopped garlic to the saucepan and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the frozen peas and vegetable stock, then increase the heat to medium-high and let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes until the peas are tender.
4. Add the finely chopped fresh mint to the pot, then carefully blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or regular blender.
5. Season the soup with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, stirring well to combine.
6. Serve the soup warm or chilled, garnished as desired with fresh mint leaves or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

• Use extra virgin olive oil for a richer flavor and health benefits.
• Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences; be cautious if using salted vegetable stock.
• When blending, be careful with hot liquids to avoid splashing.
• The soup can be served chilled as a refreshing summer dish or warm for colder days.
• Garnish options include a swirl of cream, croutons, or chopped fresh herbs.