Frozen Minted Pea Soup with Lemon Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A vibrant chilled pea soup brightened with fresh mint and a tangy lemon cream swirl, perfect for a cool appetizer. This French-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs frozen green peas, vegetable broth, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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

• 3 cups frozen green peas
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, add 3 cups frozen green peas and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until peas are tender.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth and velvety, about 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Chill the soup in the refrigerator for 1 hour until cold.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, stir 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice into 1/4 cup heavy cream and drizzle the lemon cream over the surface of each bowl for a tangy finish.