Pea and Mint Soup: Easy Recipe

Pea soups come in various forms, and each country has a classic variation. A popular option in Britain is pea and mint soup. It is a soup with fresh, sweet, and summery flavours, although it is equally tasty in the winter as a warming soup. Usually, this soup is eaten hot, but it is also refreshing when served cold.

Pea and mint soup is quick and easy to make and suitable for most diets, including plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Furthermore, it is a cheap, nutrient-rich meal for the family, making it ideal for families who eat a healthy, balanced diet but have a limited budget. Here is an easy recipe for pea and mint soup.

Pea and Mint Soup: Easy Recipe

Recipe by Liz FlynnCourse: Soup RecipesCuisine: European, BritishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Vegetarian

YES

Vegan

YES

Dairy-free

YES

Gluten-free

YES

An easy recipe for pea and mint soup, a classic British dish for a refreshing lunch or delicious starter

Ingredients for Pea and Mint Soup

• 12 oz./ 350g frozen peas

• 500 ml of vegetable stock

• 4 shallots, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp. fresh mint, finely chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: How to Make Pea and Mint Soup

• Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and mint.
• Heat the oil in a pan over low heat, then cook softly for two or three minutes until the ingredients have softened and the shallots have become translucent.
• Add the peas and the vegetable stock to the pan.
• Next, turn the pan to medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Blend the soup to the consistency of your choice, either in a food processor or using a hand blender.
• Season the pea and mint soup with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
• If you are serving this as a chilled soup, leave it to cool and then chill for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

Additional Tips for Making Pea and Mint Soup

• If you do not like garlic, you can omit this ingredient from this soup recipe.
• An alternative to shallots is spring onions (scallions) or a regular white onion chopped.
• Serve with a sprig of mint, a sprinkle of sliced almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, or a swirl of cream if you are not on a dairy-free diet.
• If you are not vegan or vegetarian, then you can switch the vegetable stock for chicken stock.
• You can serve this soup with the accompaniment of your choice. For example, croutons or your favourite bread are both delicious with this soup.
• You can prepare this soup in advance and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It is also possible to freeze the soup for upto three months.
• If you like this pea and mint soup, you may also like our 15-minute pea and ham soup and our fennel and pea soup recipe.

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