Simmered Pea and Mint Soup
A delicate spring soup featuring sweet peas and fresh mint, ideal for a light lunch or starter. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs fresh peas, vegetable broth, diced onion 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
- 1.5 cups fresh peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup, chopped mint
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 cups fresh peas and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until peas are tender.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped mint and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes until flavors meld. Serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Simmered Pea and Mint Soup take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Simmered 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 fresh peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Simmered 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 Simmered 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 Simmered Pea and Mint Soup?
Mediterranean 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order mediterranean delivery again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
