April's Fresh Pea & Mint Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A light, vibrant soup bursting with sweet peas and aromatic mint, embodying the essence of spring. This french-inspired soups ready in about 35 minutes pairs Fresh peas, finely chopped Onion, diced Carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh peas
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup, diced Carrot
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh mint
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp, chopped Dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat, add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 1/2 cup diced carrot, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups fresh peas and 2 cups vegetable broth, then bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until peas are tender.
3. Step 3: Remove pot from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, then blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender.
4. Step 4: Return soup to medium heat, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp chopped dill, and simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed, and serve warm.