Creamy Green Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups green peas fresh or frozen
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional Fresh herbs mint, parsley, lemon juice, sour cream, bacon bits, or croutons for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, a splash of lemon juice, sour cream, bacon bits, or croutons if desired.
