Hamdi Saidani Jamie Oliver’s Pea and Mint Soup is a healthy dish made with peas, mint, spring onions, potato, garlic, vegetable stock, lemon juice, a pinch of sugar, and buttermilk or soured cream. This soup is low in calories and is a good choice for both adults and kids.
Serve this delicious Pea and Mint Soup cold with a swirl of yogurt or a sprinkle of boiled peas for a low-calorie meal.
Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup Ingredients
- 900g young peas in the pod (about 250g shelled)
- 1 bunch of spring onions, chopped
- 4 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 850ml vegetable or chicken stock
- A pinch of sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 150ml buttermilk or soured cream
How To Make Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup
- In a large pot, combine spring onions, potato, garlic, and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is soft. Meanwhile, boil 3 tbsp of shelled peas for 2-3 minutes for garnish. Drain and set aside. Add the remaining peas to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mint, sugar, and lemon or lime juice. Let the soup cool a bit.
- Pour the slightly cooled soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Add half of the buttermilk or soured cream and season with salt and pepper.
- If serving cold, chill the soup. You might need to add more stock as it will thicken when cold. If serving hot, reheat the soup but don’t let it boil.
- Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining buttermilk and the boiled peas you set aside earlier.
How To Make This Pea And Mint Soup Vegan
To make this Pea and Mint Soup vegan, simply swap out the chicken stock for vegetable stock and use a plant-based cream like coconut cream or almond milk instead of buttermilk or soured cream.
What To Serve With Pea And Mint Soup
Serve your Pea and Mint Soup cold with a slice of crusty whole-grain bread or a side of mixed greens for a well-rounded meal. You can also pair it with a light quinoa salad for added protein.
How Long Does Pea And Mint Soup Last In The Fridge
Your Pea and Mint Soup will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its flavor and freshness.
Can I Freeze Pea And Mint Soup
Yes, you can freeze peas and Mint Soup. Pour the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers, leaving some space at the top for expansion. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 108
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Sugars: 1.6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Salt: 0.84g
Try More Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Red Cabbage Soup
- Jamie Oliver Curried Parsnip Soup
- Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Ham And Pea Soup
- Jamie Oliver Parsnip And Apple Soup
Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup
Description
Jamie Oliver’s Pea and Mint Soup is a healthy dish made with peas, mint, spring onions, potato, garlic, vegetable stock, lemon juice, a pinch of sugar, and buttermilk or soured cream. This soup is low in calories and is a good choice for both adults and kids.
Serve this delicious Pea and Mint Soup cold with a swirl of yogurt or a sprinkle of boiled peas for a low-calorie meal.
Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup Ingredients
How To Make Jamie Oliver Pea And Mint Soup
- In a large pot, combine spring onions, potato, garlic, and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is soft. Meanwhile, boil 3 tbsp of shelled peas for 2-3 minutes for garnish. Drain and set aside. Add the remaining peas to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mint, sugar, and lemon or lime juice. Let the soup cool a bit.
- Pour the slightly cooled soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Add half of the buttermilk or soured cream and season with salt and pepper.
- If serving cold, chill the soup. You might need to add more stock as it will thicken when cold. If serving hot, reheat the soup but don’t let it boil.
- Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining buttermilk and the boiled peas you set aside earlier.
