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Adapted from mynewroots.org M I NT PEA SOUP
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With the beautiful spring weather, peas will soon be ripe enough to slip out of their pods. In honor of the season, this recipe pairs peas and pearl onions with mint to make a refreshing soup.
INGREDIENTS
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3 pearl onions, diced 3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup fresh mint, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon agave nectar
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6 cups fresh or frozen peas 5 cups vegetable stock
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Pistachios for garnish
DIRECTIONS
1. Place pot on stove over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. 2. Add peas and stock. Cook until peas are just tender and still bright green. Remove from stove and allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Put the mixture in a blender. As you blend, add mint, agave, lemon juice, and salt. 4. Once blended, pour into a bowl, garnish with mint and pistachios, and serve!
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