Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup

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A light, vibrant soup made with garden peas and mint, finished with a whisper of lemon for a refreshing spring meal. This french-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs garden peas, vegetable broth, fresh mint 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 2 cups shelled garden peas and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until peas are tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to low heat, stir in 1/2 cup light cream and 1 tbsp lemon juice, and heat through for 2-3 minutes without boiling.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep garden peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Fresh Garden Pea and Mint Soup?

French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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