Fresh Pea Soup
This fresh pea soup is an easy, healthy pea soup with herbs. It's naturally vegan, creamy, and rich in plant-based protein, making it the best homemade pea soup recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth plus more, as needed
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 4 cups shelled fresh peas about 2 pounds
- 1 cup cubed potatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint roughly chopped
- The juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, diced onion, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh peas and cubed potatoes. Allow them to cook for a minute, helping them soak up the flavors of the onion and garlic base.
- Pour the vegetable broth and almond milk into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the soup from heat and add the fresh basil, parsley, and mint. Let the herbs steep in the warm soup for about one minute.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. You can also transfer it in batches to a regular blender if needed. To achieve your desired consistency, add extra broth a little at a time.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice for a zing of fresh flavor.
- Serve the soup hot, garnishing with additional herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and easy to customize. Freeze leftovers for up to three months, and try serving chilled for warm-weather enjoyment.