Green Pea Soup

Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Green Pea Soup, a wholesome and refreshing dish that's as easy to make as it is nourishing. Featuring tender green peas, aromatic sautéed onions, and a hint of fresh mint, this soup strikes the perfect balance between comfort and elegance. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a quick and healthy option for weeknight dinners or lunchtime meals. Its velvety texture comes together seamlessly with the help of an immersion blender, and the option to add a splash of heavy cream makes it wonderfully customizable. Enhanced with a dash of lemon juice and served warm with a garnish of mint or crunchy croutons, this creamy green pea soup is sure to become a go-to favorite for soup lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring to ensure it doesn’t burn.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring it to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the green peas to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes if using fresh peas, or 3-4 minutes if using frozen peas. The peas should be tender but still vibrant green.

Step 6

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh mint leaves.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a countertop blender), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, if using. Heat gently over low heat and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of cream, additional mint leaves, or croutons as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1758.1 grams (1758.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1355

Total Fat 59.90g	77%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 4653mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 160.00g	58%
Dietary Fiber 44.10g	158%
Total Sugars 54.60g
Protein 51.90g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361mg	28%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 3376mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 46.2%