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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Mint and Pea Soup – Soothing Refresher

Are you looking for a perfect chill soup recipe that takes minimum effort and is delicious? Try this pea and mint cold soup recipe. Get turbocharged.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 254
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cups peas, fresh
  • Salt
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh mint, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Place the water in a pan. Add garlic, oregano, and peas.
  2. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the peas get tender.
  3. Once it is cold, transfer the ingredients to a blender.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste and purée in a blender.
  5. Combine with coconut milk and blend again.
  6. Serve well chilled with a generous sprinkling of chopped mint.
Power tips and variations
  1. Get creative with your add-ons. You can add parsley and celery too.
  2. You can opt to use A2 curd or buttermilk instead of coconut milk.

Notes

  • A cup of green pea soup provides nearly 5 gm of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber has a laxative effect and promotes smooth bowel movements.
  • Prefer using fresh green peas, but frozen would work too.
  • Peas soup provides 35 gms of magnesium per cup.
  • Coconut milk is rich in nutrients like manganese and copper that boost your heart health.
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Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.