Description
Spring Pea Soup is a delightful celebration of spring’s fresh flavors, perfect for any occasion. This vibrant green soup combines sweet peas, fragrant garlic, and aromatic herbs to create a creamy dish that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this soup is sure to impress with its bright color and rich taste. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can enjoy a bowl of this comforting yet healthy soup in no time. Ideal served warm with crusty bread or as an elegant starter, Spring Pea Soup captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup cream (or coconut milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 7 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in cream (or coconut milk), season with salt and pepper, and heat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg