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Amanda Patel

Spring Pea & Mint Vegetable Soup

This bright, velvety vegetable soup blends sweet peas, leeks, and fresh mint into a creamy purée without any dairy. Ready in 25 minutes, it's refreshing served hot or chilled — perfect for weeknights, lunches, or elegant starters.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Modern European
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium leek, thinly sliced (white & light green parts)
  • 1 small celery stalk, diced (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 600 g frozen peas (about 4 cups)
  • 3–4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock (720–960 ml)
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt, more to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
  • 1–2 tbsp lemon juice, plus extra wedges for serving

Equipment

  • medium saucepan or Dutch oven
  • immersion blender or high-speed blender vent lid when blending hot
  • fine mesh sieve optional, for ultra-smooth texture
  • cutting board & knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced leek (and celery if using) with a pinch of salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes until tender and sweet.
  2. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in peas and 3 cups of stock. Bring to a gentle simmer (not a full boil) to preserve the color.
  4. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until the peas are tender and bright green.
  5. Remove from heat. Add mint and blend until smooth using an immersion or high-speed blender. Thin with more hot stock if needed.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in reserved whole peas if using for added texture.
  7. Serve hot or chilled. To chill, cool quickly in a shallow pan, refrigerate, and whisk before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.9gSodium: 530mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.3mg

Notes

For texture, stir in ¼ cup whole peas after blending. Chill fast in a shallow pan if serving cold. Add mint off heat to preserve color and aroma. Adjust seasoning at multiple steps for the best balance. Reheat gently to maintain color and freshness.

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