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Herby Spring Pea Soup

Herby Spring Pea Soup combines simple and fresh ingredients, is fast and easy to make and is Springtime Bliss in a Bowl!
Course: brunch, dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, chickpea, green dish, herby, main dish, pea soup, peas, soup, spring, springtime
Servings: 6
Author: Susan @ Modern Empty Nester

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!

Notes

For the best results, a Vitamix Blender is recommended to achieve the perfect smooth soup texture.