Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
3 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Crème fraîche or yogurt, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
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Add peas and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in mint if using, and remove from heat.
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Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
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Return to pot, stir in cream if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve warm, topped with a dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt if desired.