Creamy Spring Pea Soup

As spring arrives, it’s time to enjoy the abundance of fresh vegetables. One particularly delightful way to do so is with a refreshing Spring Pea Soup, perfect for warm weather. Here is a simple yet scrumptious recipe.

Spring Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 cup cashew cream

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the vegetable broth, peas, spinach, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the peas are tender.
4. Remove from the heat and blend until smooth.
5. Stir in the cashew cream and serve hot.

Asparagus Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb asparagus, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the asparagus and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the asparagus and peas are tender.
5. Remove from the heat and blend until smooth.
6. Stir in the cashews and serve hot.

Asparagus and peas are a perfect combination for this soup, giving it a unique flavor and consistency. It’s a nutritious and flavorful addition to any springtime meal.

You can also substitute the cashew cream with coconut milk for an equally delicious vegan option. Enjoy this healthy, filling, and creamy soup that screams spring!