As the chill of winter fades away and the vibrant hues of spring begin to emerge, there’s no better way for empty nesters to celebrate the season than with a delightful bowl of Herby Spring Pea Soup. This delicious recipe captures the essence of spring, combining the sweet freshness of peas with a medley of fresh aromatic herbs and other simple ingredients. It comes together fast, is easy to make, and is free of cream and onions for anyone with allergies. Herby Spring Pea Soup is truly springtime bliss in a bowl. This light and flavorful soup is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen!
Herby Spring Pea Soup Comes Together Quickly
Modern Empty Nesters like delicious, fresh food without spending hours in the kitchen. They also understand the importance of healthy balanced meals that incorporate vegetables during their midlife years. Fortunately, Herby Spring Pea Soup comes together quickly, saving you time. It uses simple fresh and frozen ingredients that are wholesome and good for you. In fact, most of the ingredients are often at home staples for added convenience!
This recipe uses frozen peas — an easy ingredient to purchase in advance and have in your freezer ahead of time. Fresh ingredients include herbs, butter, fresh garlic, and fresh lemon — which are often in the fridge. An AeroGarden Harvest is an easy and fun way to ensure you have fresh herbs year round, saving you time and money. Easy pantry staples such as chicken broth, olive oil, and dry thyme are often on hand. The simple ingredients allow you to prepare this soup at a moments notice! Make a big batch and enjoy it during the week!
First, you’ll need a good stock pot to make your soup. One favorite is Caraway Home’s Dutch Oven, which is large enough for all the ingredients, comes in several colors and is pretty enough to serve in! You will also need a good blender to achieve a good, smooth texture for your soup. The Vitamix Blender is a favorite and highly recommended, which restaurant professionals actually use for making soups, sauces, dressings, blended cocktails and is a true winner!
To get started, drizzle olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add your whole garlic cloves and peas to the pot, stirring and allowing the garlic to simmer in the olive oil. No need to mince the garlic since it will be blended later. Next, add in your butter. This allows the butter to slowly melt into the peas without burning. Add the fresh dill and basil leaves to your pea mixture, tossing the peas with the herbs in the pot so the herbs are evenly incorporated. The fresh herbs will infuse the soup with a burst of springtime flavors. Next, add in the chicken broth to the pot. Bring the pea soup mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the peas are tender for an additional 7-10 minutes.
Now you’re ready to blend your soup. Carefully transfer the soup mixture from your pot to the blender. Conveniently, the full amount of soup should fit in your Vitamix blender, but you may also blend in batches if using a different one. Blend your ingredients until smooth. Your Herby Spring Pea Soup will have a wonderful velvety texture, showcasing the vibrant green color of the peas and little bits of herbs. You will notice there is no need for cream or milk, allowing the veggies to take center stage!
Pour your blended soup back into your pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir. If additional lemony flavor is desired, you can squeeze in another half lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning as needed to achieve the right balance of flavors. Gently simmer on low until ready to serve.
Ladle Springtime Bliss Into Your Bowls
Ladle your Herby Spring Pea Soup into bowls. Sprinkle fresh mint on top for a fresh burst of more herby flavor. Top with optional croutons for a bit of crunch!
With its vivid color and blend of fresh herbs, this Herby Spring Pea Soup is a celebration of the season’s bounty and what more is to come. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a starter for a special dinner, or a comforting dish on a cool spring evening. Without a doubt, this recipe is sure to leave you craving the flavors of springtime. So, gather your ingredients and savor the essence of the season with each spoonful of this delightful Herby Spring Pea Soup.
For more healthy Spring greens, try our Healthy Detox Green Juice!
Herby Spring Pea Soup
Equipment
- 1 Pot, large
- 1 Vitamin
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh or frozen sweet peas (32 oz.)
- 2 garlic cloves, whole
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 tsp dry thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 – 1.5 lemons, juiced
- fresh mint, for garnish
- croutons, optional garnish
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, butter and peas, stirring together frequently until butter slowly melts into peas. No need to mince the garlic since it will be blended later.
- Add the basil leaves and dill to the pea mixture in the pot, tossing peas so herbs are evenly incorporated. These fresh herbs will infuse the soup with a burst of springtime flavors.
- Next, pour the chicken broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until peas are tender for an additional 7-10 minutes.
- Transfer soup mixture from your pot to your blender. The whole amount in the pot should fit in your blender, but you may also blend in batches if needed. Blend until smooth and creamy. Your Herby Spring Pea Soup will have a smooth, velvety texture, showcasing the vibrant green color of the peas and little bits of herbs.
- Pour your blended soup back into your stock pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir. If additional lemony flavor is desired, you can squeeze in another half lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning as needed to achieve the right balance of flavors.
- Ladle your Herby Spring Pea Soup into bowls. Sprinkle fresh mint on top for fresh burst of more herby flavor. Top with optional croutons for a bit of crunch!
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