Creamy Green Pea and Fresh Mint Soup

Name: Creamy Green Pea and Fresh Mint Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 600 g of peas ((fresh or frozen)); 200 g of potatoes; 100 g of onions; 800 ml of vegetable broth; 100 ml of light cream; 10 g of leaves of mint (fresh); 10 ml of olive oil; 4 g of salt; 2 g of black pepper; 5 g of garlic

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Silky soup made from blended green peas, light cream and fresh mint. Smooth texture, mild and fresh vegetal flavor. Serve as a hot or cold starter; keeps 3 days in the refrigerator and freezes easily.

Total time: 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.98

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

210kcal

Protein6 g13%
Carbs22 g48%
Fat8 g39%
Fiber6 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a bright green color and a fresher taste 🌱, add the mint after cooking, never during, and blend immediately.
👉 If your soup is too thick, thin it with a little ice-cold water to preserve the color!

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 3 months in containers or freezer bags. Thaw slowly in the fridge.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ready to reheat. Lets the flavors meld. Keeps in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring regularly. Microwave is possible, stir halfway through.

Variations

Serve hot, or chilled for a cold version.
Adjust the consistency with a little water.
Use fresh or frozen peas.

Mistakes to avoid

Adding the mint during cooking: add it off the heat.
Blending too little: blend until perfectly smooth.
Undercooking: 20 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make green pea soup?

Sauté the onion, add the potatoes and peas, pour in the hot broth, cook 20 minutes, add the mint and cream off the heat, blend until fine, season with salt and pepper and adjust the consistency.

Is it served hot or cold?

Both: serve it hot as a starter, or let it cool for a cold version. Its texture is silky, with a mild, fresh vegetal flavor.

When should you add the mint?

Off the heat, add the 10 g of fresh mint leaves and 100 ml of light cream, then blend until perfectly smooth.

Fresh or frozen peas?

Both work: 600 g of fresh or frozen green peas, stirred for a minute with the potatoes and onion before adding the broth.