Name: Spring Pea & Basil Soup Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup roughly chopped shallots; 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 6 cups frozen peas; 1 small lime; salt and freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp Parmigiano-Reggiano

Spring Pea & Basil Soup Recipe

How To Make Spring Pea & Basil Soup

Embrace spring with this light and bright sweet pea and basil soup. The healthy dish also showcases the tastes of lime, shallot, and Parmigiano.

Preparation:

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

3tbspextra virgin olive oil
1cuproughly chopped shallots
6cupslow sodium vegetable broth
6cupsfrozen peas,(2 lbs)
1smalllime
salt and freshly ground black pepper
½cupfresh basil leaves,loosely packed, roughly chopped
2tbspParmigiano-Reggiano,grated

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and gently cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Add the vegetable broth, peas, ½ tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Purée with a stick blender until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, or chill and serve cold.