SUPER EASY PEA AND MINT SOUP

  November 13, 2021   Read time 1 min
SUPER EASY PEA AND MINT SOUP
Peas are paired with fresh mint leaves for a bright and delicious soup from Ireland. This flavor combination is so popular in Ireland, you can buy it pre made in cartons in Irish supermarkets.

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil
  • Onion, finely diced
  • Garlic, crushed
  • Fresh or frozen peas
  • Vegetable stock
  • Lemon juice
  • Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • Crème Fraiche or plain yogurt to serve

Instructions:

# Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a low heat and cook the onion slowly for 10-15 mins. Take care not to brown the onion.

# Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

# Add peas and stock and turn up the heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool sligtly.

# Add the mint leaves, lemon juice plus pepper and salt to season.

# Blend until smooth.

# Serve warm or chilled with crème fraiche or yogurt swirled over the top (optional).


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