Spring Pea Soup

Name: Spring Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon (to 2 Tablespoons) Olive Oil; 1 whole Shallot, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 package (1 Kilogram Package) Frozen Peas; 2 cups Vegetable Stock; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Dried Mint; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon (to 2 Tablespoons) Olive Oil
1 whole Shallot, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 package (1 Kilogram Package) Frozen Peas
2 cups Vegetable Stock
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Mint
1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika

Directions

1

Heat a large pot over medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Add shallot and garlic and cook a couple of minutes, until softened. Add frozen peas, vegetable stock, herbs, salt and pepper, lemon zest and juice. Cover and bring to a simmer. Puree in a blender. Return to pot and heat until hot. Garnish the soup with a small lemon wedge, chives, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Enjoy!
2

Note: If you wish to make this soup a bit richer, simply add a dollop of creme fraiche, yogurt, or some heavy cream.