Creamy Pea & Mint Soup

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups peas (frozen )
• 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth low sodium )
• 4 large shallots (chopped )
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
• 1/2 cup mint leaves (loosely packed )
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until both are very soft, 6 to 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add in the chicken broth, peas, mint, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the peas are tender. Add the soup and heavy cream to a blender and puree until smooth and taste. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

3. 3

   Serve warm.