Indulge in the delightful flavors of spring with our collection of refreshing pea and mint soup recipes. These culinary creations capture the essence of the season, bursting with the vibrant green hues and invigorating aromas of fresh peas and fragrant mint. From classic creamy soups to light and zesty chilled variations, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Discover the perfect pea and mint soup to tantalize your taste buds, whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a refreshing lunch on a warm afternoon.
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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
PUREED SPINACH AND SWEET PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT CREAM
Provided by Reggie Southerland
Categories appetizer
Time 52m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute onions in the butter in a large soup pot over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent onions from sticking until they begin to soften about 10 minutes. Add garlic, lower the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in spinach and saute until wilted about 5 minutes more. Add peas and the stock to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove soup from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Using a food processor puree soup in small batches (use a second bowl to pour puree in until all soup is pureed). Place puree back into pot, add cream and bring to simmer over low heat.
- To serve, ladle soup into 4 large bowls and top with about 3 tablespoons of the fresh mint cream.
- In a bowl, using a whisk, combine all ingredients until smooth.
FRESH PEA AND MINT SOUP
Provided by Sisi Carroll
Categories Blender Appetizer Sauté Easter Low Fat Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Mint Spring Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add peas and stir 1 minute. Add 5 1/2 cups broth and bring to simmer. Cook until peas are very tender, about 8 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Puree soup and 1/4 cup chopped mint in batches in blender until smooth. Return to same pot; thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
- Rewarm soup over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.
- What to drink:
- A bottle of bubbly is the perfect way to begin this special meal. It's also a great pairing for the soup. We like the crisp acidity and long finish of the Champagne Henriot NV Brut Souverain ($35, France).
PEA AND MINT SOUP
This is a simple, delicious soup that can be served either hot or cold. Adding ham is optional. Note the chopping of veggies in the ingredient section. Once everything is prepped, the soup comes together in a snap! This soup goes well with a nice piece of crusty bread...or toasted bread drizzled with a little bit of olive oil. Thanks go to Jamie Oliver!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a medium saucepan and heat until boiling.
- In a separate, large saucepan on medium heat, add 2 T. of olive oil.
- Add the prepped carrots, celery, onions and garlic and mix together. Put a lid on, slightly off center so some steam can escape. Cook this for about 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender but still holding their shape and the onions are golden.
- Add the boiling broth to the veggies.
- Add the peas.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until peas are softened.
- Take the pan off the heat and season with salt and pepper and add some mint leaves. *Jamie says to use a small bunch. I think this is a matter of personal taste, in terms of how much mint flavor you like to shine through. Start out small and increase until your taste buds are pleased! I added about half a bunch of chopped mint and thought it was enough for my tastes.
- Using an immersion blender (or blender), blend the soup until smooth. (If you are using a regular blender, do it in batches so the hot soup won't come out the top of your blender).
- Optional:.
- If you are using ham, chop it up into bite-size pieces and stir it into the blended soup.
- Heat the soup through before serving OR let it cool, store it in your fridge and eat it cold anytime you'd like!
FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MINT AND CREME FRAICHE
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a soup pot melt butter and add onion, celery, leek, salt, and pepper. Cook vegetables for 5 minutes until translucent. Add curry powder and cook 2 minutes. In cheesecloth, combine bay leaf and thyme and tie to form an herb sachet. Add sachet of herbs to vegetables. Have stock simmering in saucepan. Add hot stock to vegetables, boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add peas and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- Remove sachet of herbs and discard. With immersion blender, puree soup (or puree with care in batches in a conventional standing blender). Return soup and pot to heat, add creme fraiche, being careful not to allow soup to boil, reheat. Add mint and serve.
FRESH PEA SOUP WITH SHRIMP, BASIL AND MINT
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories project, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 3h
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the soup, saute the onion in the butter. Add the peas, toss and season. Add the broth and simmer for 40 minutes. The peas should be barely tender. Cool. Add the cream and pass through a food mill. Adjust the texture with more chicken broth (or with milk) if necessary and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the mint and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- To make the shrimp, toss all the ingredients together to combine well. Adjust the seasoning with salt and chili oil. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- To serve, ladle the soup into 6 bowls with a mound of the shrimp mixture in the center of each.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 903 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHILLED GREEN PEA SOUP WITH MINT AND AVOCADO
This is a soup that I serve for special occasions (like Easter), and catering events (like weddings). It's relatively simple to make, and creates a wonderful presentation, when served in a martini glass. Although this soup is cooked and then cooled, you can skip the cooking and make the soup entirely in the blender. In...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Gather your ingredients.
- 2. Place the stock in a saucepan and bring up to a lite simmer.
- 3. Chef's Note: In most cases, you want to avoid adding cold ingredients to cooked ingredients; such as a cold stock to the hot veggies. It can do strange things to the taste of your final product.
- 4. Place the butter (or olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat.
- 5. Add the onion and the celery, and stir with a wooden spoon until the veggies are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 6. Chef's Note: Do not let them brown or burn.
- 7. Add two cups of the chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8. Add the peas, and then immediately reduce the pot to a lite simmer.
- 9. Allow the pot to lightly simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 10. Remove from the heat, and add the remainder of the ingredients with the exception of the crème fraîche, salt, and pepper.
- 11. Purée the soup in a blender, and then season with the salt and pepper, to taste.
- 12. Chef's Tip: Have some additional stock on hand, just in case the soup is too thick.
- 13. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the soup.
- 14. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- 15. Serve cool, with a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy.
- 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, blend it until it reaches your desired consistency. You can use an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- If you don't have fresh peas, you can use frozen peas instead. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
- If you want to make a vegan version of this soup, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the butter.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Pea and mint soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover peas. With its vibrant green color and refreshing flavor, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this pea and mint soup a try.
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