Fresh Pea Soup with Herbs

Step 1

Coat the bottom of a large pot with oil and place it over medium heat.

Step 2

When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook it for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the garlic and continue cooking for about 1 minute, until very fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the broth, coconut milk, and peas. Raise the heat and bring the liquid to a boil.

Step 5

Lower the heat and allow the soup to simmer until the peas are tender and bright green, about 7 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the mint, parsley and scallions. Continue stirring until the herbs are fully wilted.

Step 7

Begin transferring the soup to a food processor or blender in batches, blending until smooth.

Step 8

Return the soup to the pot and reheat it if necessary.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Ladle into bowls and serve.