Quick Pea & Mint Soup

Name: Quick Pea & Mint Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g green peas (frozen or fresh shelled peas); 1 pcs onion (medium, roughly chopped); 2 pcs garlic (cloves, roughly chopped); 1 tbsp olive oil; 600 ml water; 15 g fresh mint (leaves only, roughly 1 packed cup); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp yogurt (plain, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A vibrant green soup that comes together in under 20 minutes. Sweet peas and fresh mint are blended until silky smooth, creating a light yet satisfying bowl that tastes like spring. Perfect for a quick lunch or elegant starter.

PREP

COOK

12m

SERVES

1 CUP

133 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

saute · ~5 min
Cook the onion and garlic.
1.Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3.Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
TIPDon't let the garlic brown or it turns bitter. Keep the heat gentle.
boil · ~6 min
Simmer the peas.
1.Add the green peas and water to the saucepan.
2.Stir in the salt and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until peas are tender.
mix · ~2 min
Blend the soup until smooth.
1.Remove the saucepan from heat.
2.Add the fresh mint leaves to the hot soup.
3.Blend using an immersion blender directly in the pot, or carefully transfer to a countertop blender and blend until silky smooth.
TIPHold the lid down with a towel if blending hot liquid in a countertop blender — steam can push the lid off.
mix · ~1 min
Season and finish.
1.Stir in the lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.
2.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
3.If soup is too thick, thin with a splash of water to desired consistency.
serve · ~1 min
Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of yogurt.
Serve hot or chilled. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a few small mint leaves on top for extra color.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Blend the mint after removing from heat to preserve its fresh, bright flavor.
2
Use frozen peas without thawing – they are flash-frozen at peak sweetness.
3
For a silkier texture, pass the blended soup through a fine-mesh sieve.
4
Chill the soup for 2 hours and serve it cold on a hot day – it's equally delicious.
5
Reserve a few whole mint leaves for garnish to add a pop of color and aroma.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Replace the yogurt garnish with a swirl of coconut cream or a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a dairy-free version.

high protein

High-protein

Stir in a scoop of plain, unflavored protein powder or a dollop of Greek yogurt blended into the soup for extra protein without altering the flavor much.

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