Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing flavors of spring with our delectable Cream of Green Pea Soup with Fresh Mint. This delightful soup is a symphony of sweet peas, aromatic mint, and a creamy, velvety texture that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents two variations of this classic soup: a traditional stovetop method and a quick and easy Instant Pot version. We'll guide you through each step, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to inspire and guide you towards creating a delicious and heartwarming meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.
GREEN PEA AND MINT SOUP
This refreshing cold soup is a celebration of spring vegetables with a generous amount of green peas and fresh mint. It is very simple to make, and it looks beautiful when served.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown. Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
- Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 706.7 mg, Sugar 15.7 g
MINTY PEA SOUP
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Soup/Stew Easter Vegetarian Lunch Mint Pea Spring Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Add peas, reduce heat, and simmer gently until tender, about 5 minutes for fresh peas, about 2 minutes for frozen.
- Remove pot from heat. Add parsley, mint, and remaining 2 cups broth to pot. Purée soup in a blender or with an immersion blender, thinning with water if soup is too thick, until smooth. Season soup with salt and pepper.
- Whisk crème fraîche and cream in a small bowl to blend. Serve warm soup topped with chives, passing crème fraîche mixture alongside for spooning over.
FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MINT
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large kettle over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes until onions have softened. Sir in the garlic and cook 1 minute until its aroma is released. Add the potatoes and saute 5 minutes until they begin to color. Add the chicken stock, lower the heat, and simmer gently 25 minutes until potatoes are soft. Add the peas and cook 3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Puree the mixture either through a food mill, with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, until smooth. Place in a clean pot, stir in the cream, and rewarm gently. Stir in the fresh mint and serve.
- In Portugal, this soup is often made with fresh fava beans. Use them if you can find them. Mint (horteln) grows abundantly in Portugal and is widely used in savory dishes, frequently in combination with coriander (coentro).
CREAM OF GREEN PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT
Found this recipe a few years back when I was desperately trying to use up a surplus of frozen green peas. This soup recipe is perfect for a light and lazy summer meal and quick to prepare. Garnish each serving with a mint leaf if desired.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onion, celery and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add frozen peas, lettuce and broth. Heat until very hot but not boiling, then add milk, reduce heat and simmer covered 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, transfer the soup mixture into a blender (or use an immersion blender), add the mint and parsley and process until smooth.
- Stir in the salt and white pepper, nutmeg, sour cream and butter. Blend soup mixture well by hand. Heat through and serve with a smile.
PEA SOUP WITH MINT CREAM
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix creme fraiche or sour cream with chopped mint. Let stand for 30 minutes if serving the soup hot; refrigerate if serving it cold.
- Combine peas with stock in a medium-sized saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer about seven minutes or until the peas are barely tender. Remove two tablespoons of peas with slotted spoons and reserve for garnish. Continue cooking remaining peas about 10 minutes, or until very tender.
- Transfer peas and cooking liquid to a blender or food processor. Puree until very fine. With the machine running, gradually pour in the milk. Continue to process until very smooth. Return to saucepan and simmer over low heat two minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in heavy cream. Bring to a boil, stirring, and simmer soup to desired consistency, about five minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill or plan to reheat before serving.
- To reheat soup, place in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring. Reheat reserved peas for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well. To serve, ladle soup into shallow bowls, spoon mint cream in the center of each serving and garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 419, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 953 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
PEA & MINT SOUP
A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold
Provided by Maxine Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Soup, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the spring onions into a large pan with the potato, garlic and stock. Bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potato is very soft. For the garnish, blanch 3 tbsp of the shelled peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, drain, put in a bowl of cold water and set aside. Add the remaining peas to the soup base and simmer for 5 minutes - no longer, or you will lose the lovely fresh flavour of the peas.
- Stir in the mint, sugar and lemon or lime juice, cool slightly then pour into a food processor or liquidiser and whizz until as smooth as you like. Stir in half the buttermilk or soured cream, taste and season with salt and pepper.
- To serve the soup cold, cool quickly, then chill - you may need to add more stock to the soup before serving as it will thicken as it cools. To serve hot, return the soup to the rinsed-out pan and reheat without boiling (to prevent the buttermilk or soured cream from curdling).
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with the remaining buttermilk and the drained peas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.84 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Select Fresh Green Peas: Use fresh, young green peas for the best flavor and texture.
- Perfect Cooking Method: Cook the peas in boiling water for a short time to preserve their vibrant green color and nutrients.
- Savor the Simplicity: Don't overcrowd the soup with too many ingredients; let the natural flavors of the peas shine through.
- Fresh Herbs Make a Difference: Use fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, aromatic touch that complements the peas.
- Texture Variation: For a smoother soup, purée it until velvety; for a chunkier texture, leave some peas whole.
- Garnish Elegantly: Finish the soup with a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves or a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant presentation.
Conclusion:
Cream of Green Pea Soup with Fresh Mint is a delightful culinary creation that captures the essence of spring and offers a symphony of flavors. Its simplicity allows the natural sweetness of the peas to take center stage, while the fresh mint adds a refreshing burst of aroma and flavor. Whether served as a light lunch, a comforting dinner starter, or an accompaniment to a main course, this soup is sure to impress with its vibrant color, delicate texture, and harmonious taste. Its nutritional value makes it a healthy choice, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Embrace the goodness of green peas and fresh mint in this culinary delight and enjoy a taste of nature's bounty.
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