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Green Pea Soup Recipe with Fresh Herbs

4.91 from 11 votes
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 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Equipment

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

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

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup soup, 2 1/4 teaspoons yogurt garnish, Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 20.5g, Protein: 6.5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1.5mg, Sodium: 444mg, Fiber: 6.5g, Sugar: 8.5g
- WW Points: 2