Minty Pea Soup

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day this year with a this vibrantly green soup!

Mint may seem like an unlikely ingredient for a pea soup, but we love the subtle, unique flavor that adds to this hearty bowl.

Need some convincing? Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary are all part of the mint family, and we are accustomed to adding those to savory dishes.

The peas have an earthy flavor while providing fiber and protein and the mint brings out the natural sweetness of the legume and adds a slight cooling flavor that enhances the earthiness.

We know what you’re thinking, and don’t worry, it’s not a toothpaste soup.

 

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Minty Pea Soup

 

 

 

Course: Soup

Keyword: Healthy Soup Recipe, Minty Pea Soup

Servings: 6

Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

• 1 medium potato
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch green onions
• 3/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint roughly 6 large leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

• Mix milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
• Peel and chop the potato. Chop the green onion bunch and save some of the top for garnish. Mince the garlic.
• Add potato, garlic, green onion, and vegetable stock to a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add frozen peas and simmer for 3 minutes. Use an immersion blender or an upright blender to puree the soup until smooth.
• Add milk, lemon juice, and mint. Puree until mint is fully incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

 

The following nutrition information uses only the ingredients listed in the recipe. If you add seeds, nuts, or a protein the nutrition information will need to be recalculated. 

 

 

Minty Pea Soup

 

 

Servings 6 | 85 Calories per Serving

 

0.6g fat, 53mg sodium, 17g carb, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, and 3g protein

 

 

 

 

Tips:

Using an immersion blender makes it easier to puree soups and sauces in large batches, and you don’t have to worry about spills or splatters like when using an upright blender.

Most immersion blenders run about $25 in stores or online. There are some that have a variety of attachments and accessories. However, we like the simplicity of being able to blend right in the pot.