Fresh Pea Soup with Mint

This super-easy soup is especially good with fresh peas from the garden or farmers’ market, but you can also use pre-shelled ones from the store. For a lusciously creamy texture, purée the soup for several minutes.

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 cups shelled fresh peas

3/4 cup packed mint leaves, divided

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1 tsp. salt and cook until tender and translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat, then add peas and cook just until tender, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, set aside 1/4 cup tiny mint leaves. Whirl remaining 1/2 cup mint, the oil, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a food processor until mint is very finely chopped.

Step 3

Purée soup in a blender, working in batches, until very smooth, about 3 minutes per batch.

Step 4

Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with mint oil, and sprinkle with almonds and reserved mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 404Calories from Fat 61

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 1077mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 9.6g39%
Protein 15g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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