Spring Pea Soup with Mint and Cardamom
Perfect as a delicate starter or light lunch, this soup celebrates simplicity and freshness with understated sophistication—bright, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. Quick to prepare, yet so full of flavor and aroma, no one will know it took so little time and effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen Peas ·
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil ·
- 2 stalks of Celery, chopped ·
- 3 Leeks (light green and white parts only), cleaned and chopped ·
- 1 quart Vegetable Stock ·
- 2 tablespoons Butter ·
- 1/2 bunch Mint, chopped ·
- 2 teaspoons Herbie's Cardamom Seed (ground) ·
- Salt, to taste ·
- 2 ounces Heavy Cream ·
Instructions
- In a large pot heat the olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Add the leeks and the celery. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Then add the peas and mint. Cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Finish by adding the vegetable stock and cooking for 2 more minutes.
- Once everything is well incorporated puree all the ingredients in a few batches in a blender. Puree the soup until smooth.
- Then add the Herbie's Cardamom Seeds (ground), heavy cream, and salt to taste.
- Once it is all pureed and seasoned to your liking re-heat the pureed soup on the stove top.
Jenny's Tip: - Serve immediately with a glass of Williamson Wines Sauvignon Blanc.
Overview ~ Spring Pea Soup with Mint and Cardamom
Fresh, vibrant, and quietly elegant, Spring Pea Soup with Mint and Cardamom captures the essence of the season in a bowl. Sweet spring peas are transformed into a velvety, emerald-green soup, their natural brightness lifted by cool mint and gently warmed by the delicate perfume of cardamom.
The result is a beautifully balanced dish—silky and comforting, yet remarkably light and refreshing. Mint lends a garden-fresh vibrancy while subtle cardamom adds an unexpected whisper of floral spice, creating layers of flavor that feel both familiar and intriguingly refined.
Chef Tommy's Tip - To make this soup heartier, simply cook 1 pound of sliced bacon until golden brown and crispy. Chop the bacon into bite sized pieces and garnish the soup with it and enjoy!
