Pea Soup Recipe
British · Soup · 30 min total
A comforting and vibrant soup made from fresh or frozen peas, perfect for a light lunch or starter.
10
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen peas (or fresh, shelled)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until peas are tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in mint leaves. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, drizzled with cream if desired.
Tips
- For a vegan version, omit cream or use coconut cream.
- Soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Garnish with a few whole peas and mint leaves for presentation.
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