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Green Pea Soup Recipe with Fresh Herbs

This Green Pea Soup is made with fresh mint and tarragon is finished with a lemony yogurt topping. So fresh and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 scallions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon ( or basil)
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 lemon (zested and juice reserved)
  • 3/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons whole yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a medium (4 quart) pot over medium heat.
  2. Add scallions and tarragon or basil and cook, stirring occasionally until scallions are soften, 4 minutes.
  3. Add peas, stir for 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and bring mixture to a simmer and cook until peas are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove soup from heat and, working batches, use a blender to puree the soup with the mint until smooth.
  5. Return the soup to a pot, stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Keep soup warm until ready to serve.
  7. Combine yogurt, lemon zest coriander and a pinch of salt.
  8. Dollop soup servings with 2 1/4 teaspoons yogurt mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup soup, 2 1/4 teaspoons yogurt garnish Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20.5g (7%) Protein 6.5g (13%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1.5mg (1%) Sodium 444mg (19%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 8.5g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup soup, 2 1/4 teaspoons yogurt garnish
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20.5g 7%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1%
Sodium 444mg 19%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 8.5g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.