Green Pea Soup with Mint
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
The frozen peas added at the end give the soup texture and a fresh taste
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried whole green peas
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup fresh chopped mint
  • Juice of one lemon (approx ¼ - ⅓ cup)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • Croutons tossed with parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Soak peas for 8 hours, drain water completely and then cover with water again (approximately 4 cups)
  2. Bring peas to a boil (don't add any salt) and cook until tender
  3. Add spinach, salt & pepper, and lemon juice
  4. Blend mixture with an immersion blender or blend in batches in a standing blender
  5. If the soup is too thick, add more water and bring to temperature
  6. Add frozen peas and mint; turn off and stir.
  7. Serve with croutons
Recipe by Amor y Sabor at https://amorysabor.com/green-pea-soup-mint/