Mint Pea Soup
Mint and Peas - a wonderful combo. Don't you think ?
Mint by itself is a flavourful herb that lends itself to both savoury and sweet with equal gusto. Think Mint-Choco chip ice cream (yum!) or Green Apple-Mint Granita. Of course, in an Indian Kitchen, Mint / Pudina is a must have herb… I have even tried to grow the herb in my tiny balcony (See 2nd picture below).
Oct- Feb in Mumbai is the best season to get fresh mint, although it’s available in fresh form through the year. But the joy of homegrown mint is something else, right?
So, tell me what grows in your kitchen / herb garden?
Did you know the origin of the word "Mint" ? ????????♀️
Its name was derived from the Greek mythological figure Minthe, a nymph who was transformed into the fragrant plant.Mint's scientific name is Mentha requienii.
Where all can mint be used?
- Chaats without the ubiquitous mint-coriander chutney (a.k.a Hari Chatni) is impossible. Same goes with Pudina Chaas or Pudina Pulav. I personally love the following recipes with Mint:
- Mint-Coriander tomato Salsa
- My kids’ favourite Paneer- Pudinawale (cottage cheese in a lip smacking mint sauce)
- My grandma’s heirloom recipe for Pudina Thogayal (South Indian style thick mint chutney)
Mint offering so many possibilities of going either After much ping-pong between a mint ice cream and soups, the latter won hands down. Another winter special Soup that we enjoy at home is this Instant Pot Vegan Broccoli Soup
If your a Soup fan like us, check out 21+ varieties of soup including a Sweet pea soup that we all love…
So, What are the ingredients going into today’s Veg and Gluten Free Mint-Pea soup ?
- Fresh Mint - relieves flatulance, aids digestion (Indian readers will relate to “Pudina Hara” golis that our grandparents / parents used to take :p).Dried mint wouldn't work here.
- Peas - Fresh / Frozen works. Great source of Plant protein, and rounds off the sharp pungency that sometimes mint might leave.
- Stock / water - Stock works best, however I have used water today. For the best homemade stock (made with veggie odds and ends), click here.
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Aromats - Onion and garlic + Bay leaf (as needed)
- Potato - to give body to the stock (and reduce the need for cornflour or any other artificial thickening agent)
Let’s get to the recipe
Prep time - 15 min, Cook time - 10 mins, Serves 2
Course: Appetiser, Cuisine -Greek
You would need:
- ½ cup Mint Leaves (washed and chopped fine)
- ¼ cup Fresh / Frozen Peas
- 1 white Onion - chopped fine
- 6 pods of Garlic - minced fine
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 cups Water / Homemade Veg Stock
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Method:
Detailed method is shown in the video embedded here. Please leave your valuable likes and comments on the video too. If you are visiting the channel for the first time, please do like, share and subscribe ❤️.
Mint & Pea Soup
Equipment
- Bowl
- Sieve
- Hand Blender
- Ladle
- Soup Pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup Mint Leaves washed and chopped fine
- ¼ cup Fresh / Frozen Peas
- 1 white Onion chopped fine
- 6 pods garlic minced
- 1 no Bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 cups Homemade Veg Stock I have used Water here
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Detailed method is shown in the video embedded here. Please leave your valuable likes and comments on the video too. If you are visiting the channel for the first time, please do like, share and subscribe ❤️
Video
Notes
- Fresh or frozen peas can be used. If using frozen, thaw it in ½ cup of water and add it.
- Mint needs to be added in the end, else the soup will turn black .
- White pepper powder works better in this recipe than black pepper powder
- Use fresh mint instead of dried mint powder for best results
Priya Srinivasan says
Mint pea soup looks comforting Kalyani! Thanks for linking my limonana, refreshing collection of mint recipes!
Kalyani says
Thanks for letting me add the link too, priya. It surely sounds delish..
Vasus vegkitchen says
Wow amazing combination Kalyani, very filling and aromatic soup. Not only mint, garlic, bay leaf added int also gave taste to soup.
Kalyani says
Thanks Aruna. Yes Bay leaf does add a lot of flavour here..
Chef Mireille says
I love the versatility of fresh mint and this sounds perfect for the summer season when even fresh peas are available. Will definitely try it our this summer.
Kalyani says
I agree Mir. Perfect for spring/Summer
The Girl Next Door says
I love the sound of this soup! The combination of mint leaves and peas is quite interesting. With the white onion, bay leaf, garlic and hint of sugar, this must be so flavourful!
Kalyani says
thx Priya. It's indeed flavourful
Archana says
Mint I love it. In fact I will chomp on it as soon. As I wash it. I love the soup and thought it's so hot I am tempted to make it as our Sunday meal.
Kalyani says
Do try it Arch, it can become a meal by itself with some toasted bread on the side..
Nayna Kanabar says
The mint and pea soup looks so vibrant in colour and really tasty. I love soup and this one is one I have not made recently so you have just reminded me to try it out for sure as your soup looks so delicious.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Nayna. We love soup too:-)
Preethicuisine says
Mint and peas soup looks so comforting . I can live on soups Kalyani. This is so quick , refreshing and delicious preparation.
Kalyani says
Thanks Preethi. yes totally quick and filling too
Sasmita Sahoo says
Mint Pea Soup sounds awesome kalyani. Green peas addition is a lovely idea. i will make sometime this combo.
Kalyani says
thanks, Sasmita. Do try it some time