Easy Mint and Pea Soup
Easy Mint and Pea Soup is a quick and easy dish that combines the sweetness of peas with the refreshing taste of fresh mint.
Ingredients
For the soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the garnish:
- mint leaves optional
- whole peas optional
- a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Wash the fresh mint leaves.
- Sauté the Base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the Peas: Stir in the frozen peas and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the Broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the Mint: Stir in the fresh mint leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending and return it to the pot afterward.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra mint leaves, peas and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Dobar tek!