Green Pea and Mint Soup Recipe (Creamy, Fresh & Healthy)
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This Green Pea and Mint Soup is a light, refreshing, and naturally sweet soup made with green peas, fresh mint leaves, and simple pantry ingredients. It is perfect for warm weather, easy digestion, and can be adapted for toddlers, babies, and adults alike.
It’s creamy without heavy cream, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes—making it an ideal quick lunch, starter, or family-friendly dinner option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium potato (for creaminess)
- 1 small onion (optional, for flavor base)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water (low sodium)
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (optional for adults only)
- Black pepper (optional, for adults only)
How to Make Green Pea and Mint Soup
Step 1: Sauté the base
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Step 2: Add vegetables
Add potato and green peas. Stir for 1–2 minutes.
Step 3: Simmer
Pour in vegetable broth or water. Cook for 12–15 minutes until peas and potatoes are soft.
Step 4: Add mint
Add fresh mint leaves just before blending to preserve flavor.
Step 5: Blend
Blend everything until smooth and creamy using a blender or immersion blender.
Step 6: Serve
Serve warm or slightly chilled for a refreshing summer soup.
Toddler-Friendly Version
This soup is excellent for toddlers when modified slightly:
✔ Adjustments:
- Skip salt completely
- Use mild onion or omit it
- Blend extra smooth for younger toddlers
- Add a little breastmilk, formula, or unsalted butter for extra creaminess (optional)
✔ Texture options:
- Smooth puree for babies (8–12 months)
- Lightly chunky for toddlers (1–3 years)
Serving Ideas
- Serve with toasted bread fingers
- Pair with grilled cheese sandwich
- Add croutons for older kids
- Serve chilled as a summer appetizer
- Garnish with mint leaves or a swirl of yogurt
Variations
1. Creamy Pea Mint Soup
Add a splash of cream or coconut milk for extra richness.
2. Vegan Version
Use olive oil only and vegetable broth—naturally vegan already.
3. Protein Boost Version
Add cooked lentils or white beans before blending.
4. Baby Version
Use only peas, potato, and water—no seasoning.
Health Benefits:
- Supports digestion
- Rich in antioxidants
- Good for immunity
- Hydrating and light for summer
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate for up to 2–3 days
- Freeze for up to 1 month
- Reheat gently without boiling
- Stir well before serving
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Green Pea and Mint Soup Recipe (Creamy, Fresh & Healthy)
Ingredients
- 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium potato (for creaminess)
- 1 small onion (optional, for flavor base)
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water (low sodium)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (optional for adults only)
- Black pepper (optional, for adults only)
Instructions
- Sauté the baseHeat olive oil in a pot. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add vegetablesAdd potato and green peas. Stir for 1–2 minutes.
- SimmerPour in vegetable broth or water. Cook for 12–15 minutes until peas and potatoes are soft.
- Add mintAdd fresh mint leaves just before blending to preserve flavor.
- BlendBlend everything until smooth and creamy using a blender or immersion blender.
- ServeServe warm or slightly chilled for a refreshing summer soup.
