SPRING PEA SOUP WITH MINT
As a chef, peas have become one of my favorite spring ingredients. I love this soup because it's super easy and tasty. As the weather gets warmer, I love keeping some on hand in the fridge and serving it chilled. It's so refreshing. Hot or cold, this is the perfect spring soup!
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until just before it
- starts to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the peas, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and boiling water. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Let the pea mixture cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Add the spinach and mint. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender you may need to blend the soup in two or three batches.
- Return the soup to the saucepan and adjust its consistency as desired, adding room temperature water if it's too thick. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot or place the soup in an ice bath for about 20 minutes and serve chilled. Top with pea shoots, chives or mint.
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Jose Muinde
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a spring or summer meal.
Joanne Smith
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any pea lover.
Arif Awan
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this soup again.
Hader Shah
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Temmy Mistura
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of peas, mint, and pancetta.
FaIzAn FiAz
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.
Toby Parrington
[email protected]I would make this soup again, but I would make a few changes. I would add more vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and I would also use a different type of sausage, such as chorizo or kielbasa.
nasr ansary
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Emmanuel Awolola
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit too thick. I would recommend adding more broth or water to thin it out.
Shjad Afgan
[email protected]This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper.
Liberty Miller
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mint and pancetta helped to balance out the sweetness of the peas.
Mog
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The peas were perfectly cooked and the mint added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Rashed Khondokar
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Nicole Stewart
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of peas, mint, and pancetta. It was the perfect light and refreshing meal for a spring day.
ivone nhacuonga
[email protected]This soup was a delightful burst of spring flavors! The peas were tender and sweet, and the mint added a refreshing touch. I especially enjoyed the addition of pancetta, which gave the soup a nice smoky flavor.