Description
A vibrant and refreshing soup that captures the essence of spring with sweet peas and fresh mint, finished with a touch of cream for richness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- For garnish:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Let cool slightly.
- 5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. For serving: Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with cream, and garnish with fresh mint and feta cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and omit the cream garnish. Soup can be served hot or chilled.