Fresh Pea Soup with Mint

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Cream - 1/4 cup (optional)
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Fresh peas - 2 cups
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the peas and broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and add the mint, salt, and pepper.
6. Puree the soup with a blender until smooth.
7. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the cream, if using.
8. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through. Serve hot.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Soup
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 150
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 20g
• Protein: 7g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 5g