Green Pea and Mint Soup Recipe

Name: Green Pea and Mint Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 pound frozen or fresh green peas; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stock; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 1/2 cups milk; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch white sugar (optional); 1/2 cup light whipping cream; 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
4 green onions, chopped
1 pound frozen or fresh green peas
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stock
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 1/2 cups milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar (optional)
1/2 cup light whipping cream
2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat.
2
Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown.
3
Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint.
4
Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
6
If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
7
Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish.
8
Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired.
11
Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
12
Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls.
13
Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 4 green onions, chopped, 1 pound frozen or fresh green peas, 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stock, and more.

Yes, Green Pea and Mint Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Pea and Mint Soup

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