Easy, Recipes, Vegetarian

Green Peas Mint Soup

I consider myself an absolute soup fan! So, when my nanaji brought home 5kgs of peas, I put them to good use by making green peas soup with a hint of mint. I am specific about maintaining the taste of the main ingredient and the consistency of my soup. Of course, you can add your touch to the recipe and make it your own!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tsp Oil
  • 1/2 Inch Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Cup Green Peas
  • 5-7 Mint Leaves
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ Cup Water
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric

Preparation

Prep: 3 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

  1. Throughout the procedure, the gas should be on low flame.
  2. Firstly, in a kadhai or pan, heat oil and sauté ginger and garlic for a minute.
  3. Add green peas, mint leaves, salt and turmeric. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Now add 1 cup water and let it cook for 7-8 minutes.
  5. Drain off the water in a bowl keep it aside. Let the vegetables cool completely.
  6. Blend vegetables to smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a kadhai or pan.
  7. Pour the vegetable stock while cooking the paste. If required add water to adjust consistency.
  8. Finally, when the soup comes to a boil, season it with pepper powder and mix well. Ready to serve!

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Ruchita Mane

I've always lived with my Nana-Nani and my Nani makes amazing food so I barely cook. I recently graduated as a Software Engineer and before I could look for a job, the pandemic broke and we were all under lockdown. The search came to a halt and the anxiety about the future hit me hard. I had to get out of that feeling so I diverted my mind into exercising, yoga, meditation and even cooking. I started with helping my Nani by chopping vegetables, making tadkas, kneading soft doughs and in no time, I was rolling round chapatis. Cooking kept my mind in the present and made me patient and consistent. My Nani is glad that I don’t make a mess while cooking anymore, that gives her great joy. My Nanaji says that he doesn’t have to go out to a restaurant because I can cook almost everything. Now I don’t want to stop cooking. Thank you, Lockdown!