Chilled Mint/sweet Pea Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the peas

   Add the sweet peas to the pot and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add broth and mint

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the fresh mint leaves and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend and cool

   Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender in batches. Once blended, stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Chill the soup

   Transfer the soup to a bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the chilled mint and sweet pea soup in bowls, garnished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and additional mint if desired.