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Fresh Spring Pea and Mint Soup

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A light, refreshing, and easy-to-make soup combining fresh spring peas and mint for a vibrant, silky texture perfect for spring and summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh spring peas, shelled (about 600g / 21 oz)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (1 liter)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: dollop of crème fraîche or Greek yogurt, and a few extra mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: shell peas if needed, finely chop onion, mince garlic, pick mint leaves from stems, and rinse peas under cold water.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add chopped onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add fresh peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until peas are tender and broth is green.
  5. Stir in fresh mint leaves, then blend soup using an immersion blender or countertop blender until smooth and creamy. Add broth or water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Return soup to pot if needed. Stir in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Use fresh peas for best flavor; frozen peas are a good substitute. Pulse blend to avoid bitterness. Let soup cool slightly before blending in a countertop blender. Lemon juice brightens the soup and balances sweetness. Garnish with crème fraîche or Greek yogurt or use coconut yogurt for dairy-free option. Soup thickens after storage; add broth or water to loosen. Reheat gently on low heat.

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