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Fresh Pea Soup

Comforting Fresh Pea Soup for a Quick Vegan Delight

This comforting vegan fresh pea soup is a delightful, nourishing dish packed with vibrant flavors and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired
  • 1 medium Onion, diced Shallots can be used for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder is an alternative
  • 3 cups Vegetable Broth Add more as needed
  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk Coconut milk can offer a richer flavor
  • 4 cups Fresh Peas, shelled About 2 pounds; frozen peas may be used
  • 1 cup Potatoes, cubed No need to peel, just clean
For the Herbs
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil, roughly chopped Cilantro can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped Can replace with spinach
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint, roughly chopped Optional based on personal preference
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice From 1 lemon; lime juice is a twist
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
  2. Next, incorporate 4 cups of shelled fresh peas and 1 cup of cubed potatoes into the pot. Stir for about 30 seconds.
  3. Now, pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and ½ cup of almond milk into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in ½ cup each of roughly chopped fresh basil, parsley, and mint.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency. Adjust thickness by adding more vegetable broth if needed.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper according to preference. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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