Mint Pea Soup – An Italian Spring Recipe

Learn to prepare mint pea soup, a perfect Italian recipe for spring.

Vellutata di piselli alla menta

Mint Pea Soup is a genuine and nutritious Italian spring recipe. This rich and flavorful dish, enhanced by a crunchy mix of nuts, offers a tasty yet light choice. The secret of this aromatic soup lies in the contrast: the freshness of mint blends with the creaminess of lemon Greek yogurt quenelles, giving the dish an extra edge.

Simple and refined, this mint pea soup is ideal for an elegant dinner with guests and also works perfectly as a last-minute meal solution. You can prepare it in advance and heat it when needed for a healthy dish always ready to serve.

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Ingredients

  • 500g peas
  • 1 potato
  • 1 onion
  • 1 liter vegetable broth
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Greek yogurt
  • Lemon zest
  • Mixed nuts

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion and sauté in olive oil until translucent.
  2. Add the peeled and diced potato, peas, and vegetable broth.
  3. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  5. Add fresh mint leaves, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest to form quenelles.
  7. Serve the soup with yogurt quenelles and a sprinkle of mixed nuts.

Total Time: 40 min

Cuisine: Italian

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