Description
Pea Soup With Lemon is a delightful blend of fresh green peas and zesty lemon, creating a comforting bowl that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 cup coconut cream (or heavy cream)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the peas and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until peas are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth or slightly chunky based on preference.
- Stir in coconut cream and lemon zest, heating through but avoiding boiling again.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg