Velvety Green Creamy Pea Soup
Easy to make, this 6 ingredient Creamy Pea Soup is pure deliciousness! Hearty and comforting, its perfect for the cold weather!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 500 gms Fresh or Frozen Peas
- 1 Onion, roughly chopped
- 4-5 Garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 15-20 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
- 500 ml Water or Vegetable broth You may need more
- Coconut cream/ Roasted nuts for garnish You can use regular cream too
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan or pressure cooker.
- Add the chopped garlic and onions, saute till translucent, about 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the peas, dried oregano, mint leaves, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add water (or broth), mix well, and let it cook for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are softened and cooked through.If using a pressure cooker, let this cook for 2 whistles. Open the lid when the steam is completely released.
- Allow the soup to cool a bit and then puree it till smooth. If the soup is too thick for you, add some more water to get the consistency you prefer.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning. Garnish with some cream and nuts, serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1389IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg