Green Pea Mint Cream Soup (Printable)
Smooth green peas and mint combined with creamy richness for a flavorful, comforting dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 3 ½ cups frozen or fresh green peas
→ Liquids
05 - 3 cups vegetable stock
06 - ½ cup heavy cream, plus extra for garnish
→ Herbs and Seasoning
07 - about ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
08 - ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add green peas and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes until peas are tender.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in chopped mint leaves.
05 - Using a blender or immersion blender, purée the soup until completely smooth.
06 - Return soup to the saucepan, stir in cream, and gently reheat without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle into bowls, swirl with additional cream, and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This soup comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon tending to it
- The way the mint cuts through the rich cream makes every spoonful feel incredibly refreshing
02 -
- Never let the soup boil after adding the cream or it might separate and lose that gorgeous smooth texture
- Adding the mint off the heat preserves its bright fresh flavor instead of cooking it into something grassy and muted
03 -
- Reserve a handful of peas before blending and add them back whole for extra texture
- The soup freezes beautifully so double the batch and keep some for emergencies