Barefoot Contessa’s Fresh Pea Soup

Fresh pea soup is a popular dish in many cultures and is often enjoyed as a light and refreshing springtime meal.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Barefoot Contessa’s Fresh Pea Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Fresh peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic cloves, and cook until softened.
2. Add fresh peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
4. Stir in heavy cream, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
6. Serve hot and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.