EASY GREEN PEA SOUP

Easy Green Pea Soup image

Provided by swirlycinnacakes

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 cups frozen peas
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (like mint, dill or marjoram)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional) or 1 tablespoon yogurt (optional)

Steps:

Saute the onions and garlic in butter using a medium-sized pot. Add salt to encourage sweating.
Once everything looks wilty, mix in the dried herbs and add the broth. Simmer on medium for about 5 minutes or so.
Add the frozen peas and let the soup cook through for about 5 minutes.
Add sour cream or yogurt, if using.
Blend with an immersion blender, taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg and serve in bowls.
For Vegetarian omit the chicken broth and use Vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 918.4, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 8