Green Peas Soup

Green peas soup is a light, comforting vegan soup recipe which can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Very easy to make this soup can be made with fresh as well as frozen peas.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 160kcal

Author Vandana Chauhan

Ingredients

4 cups frozen green peas you can use fresh or canned also
1 medium-sized onion roughly chopped
5 garlic cloves roughly chopped
1 green chili roughly chopped
¼ cup scallion roughly chopped
¼ cup coriander leaves roughly chopped
4-5 fresh mint leaves you can also use dry mint
4-5 fresh basil leaves you can also use dry basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bouillon cube
4 cups water adjust to get the required consistency
½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice adjust as per taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a pot and add chopped garlic cloves. Saute for a few seconds or till they become fragrant.
Add chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent.
Next, add thyme, ground pepper, veg bouillon, and salt. Mix and saute for a few seconds.
Add green peas and all the herbs, green chili, mix and saute for around 2-3 minutes before adding the water.
Boil till peas are cooked and then with the help of a hand blender, blend the soup till it becomes smooth.
Check and adjust the seasoning. Cover the pot and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Switch off the gas, add fresh lemon juice, sprinkle some freshly ground pepper and enjoy!

Notes

Saute the peas and herbs for a few minutes before adding the water. It will bring out the flavors of these ingredients and the soup will taste a lot more flavorful.
If you can't find fresh herbs, use dry ones. However, adding fresh ones will give a very nice bright green color to the soup.

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