Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pea and Mint Soup made with frozen peas, fresh mint, and a hint of lemon. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a light lunch or starter and can be served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
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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
- Heat the oil: 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.
- Add garlic: Add the roughly chopped garlic to the saucepan and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook peas and stock: 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.
- Add mint and blend: Add the finely chopped fresh mint to the pot, then carefully blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender or regular blender.
- Season the soup: Season the soup with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, stirring well to combine.
- Serve: 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.
