Classic English Pea and Mint Soup

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A delicate, herb-infused soup made with fresh peas and mint, perfect for a light lunch or starter. This British-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs butter, onion, peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 British cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups fresh or frozen peas and 2 cups vegetable broth to the pan, then bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until peas are tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches. Return to the pan and reheat gently over low heat.

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