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Creamy Spring Pea Soup

A smooth and vibrant green pea soup with fresh herbs and a touch of cream.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups green peas fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint or chives chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender or blender
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Add peas and vegetable broth.
  4. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
  5. Blend soup until smooth.
  6. Stir in cream or coconut milk.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  8. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.