Super Easy Pea and Mint Soup

Name: Super Easy Pea and Mint Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 5 cups (750 grams) frozen or shelled fresh peas, divided; 1 cup (75 grams) fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped; 3 1/2 cups (1 liter) vegetable stock, divided; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste; 1/2 cup (75 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

An easy pea and mint soup, perfect for enjoyment hot or cold year-round, requiring minimal active preparation.

⭐ 4.3 (100 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Appetizer Soup

Cuisine Tags:

British

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 ounce butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped red onion and cook for 10 minutes until soft.
Stir in 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 3 3/4 cups peas, 1 cup mint leaves, and 2 3/4 cups vegetable stock. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until peas soften.
Blend the soup until smooth.
Return puree to the pan, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups peas and 3/4 cup stock, then cook for 5 minutes.
If desired, serve with 1/2 cup Parmesan in four warmed bowls and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 276 kcal

Carbohydrate: 37 g

Cholesterol: 15 mg

Fiber: 12 g

Protein: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 702 mg

Sugar: 14 g

Fat: 10 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g