Green Pea Soup

This vibrant green soup from Proud Sponsor Cafe Spice blends sweet green peas, fresh spinach, and mint with warming spices like nutmeg and garam masala. Finished with a splash of lime juice and a swirl of cream, it’s a comforting dish that’s equal parts nourishing and flavorful.

Green Pea Soup

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• Author: Meghan Donnelly
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups fresh green peas, shelled
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves, washed and chopped, or ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
• 2½ cups water or vegetable stock
• 1 cup cream
• salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
• juice of ½ lime

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
2. Add the green peas, spinach, and mint leaves. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
3. Pour in 2½ cups of water or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the peas are tender. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Using a tabletop or hand blender, puree the soup until smooth.
5. Strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture, if desired.
6. Return the strained soup to the saucepan over medium heat.
7. Stir in the cream, salt and black pepper to taste, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder, and ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder.
8. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of ½ lime. Serve hot.