Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Minted Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup, a harmonious blend of garden-fresh ingredients that's as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe combines sweet peas, tender spinach, and fragrant fresh mint for a velvety, nutrient-packed soup that's both light and satisfying. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a fantastic choice for a healthy lunch or an elegant starter. Whether served warm with a swirl of creamy garnish or enjoyed chilled on a sunny day, this versatile soup is a celebration of earthy, herbaceous flavors. Ideal for those seeking a vegetarian, nutrient-rich dish, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 450 grams fresh or frozen sweet peas
• 150 grams fresh spinach leaves
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 15 grams fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for garnish)
• 4 sprigs fresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)

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 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sweet peas and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach leaves and mint leaves to the pot. Stir to wilt the spinach, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and velvety.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Blend briefly again to combine.

Step 9

Return the soup to the stove over low heat to gently reheat if needed.

Step 10

Serve the soup warm, garnished with a drizzle of heavy cream and a fresh mint sprig, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1823.2 grams (1823.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1304

Total Fat 60.80g	78%
Saturated Fat 20.10g	101%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 4895mg	213%
Total Carbohydrate 149.40g	54%
Dietary Fiber 42.30g	151%
Total Sugars 47.90g
Protein 50.50g	101%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 535mg	41%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 4051mg	86%

*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: 40.6%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 44.4%