Broccoli Sweet Pea Soup
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This is a vibrant green spring soup full of vegetables that make you want to get out and run around in the sunshine.
- Author: Ingrid DeHart - EatWellEnjoyLife.com
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup, Breakfast
- Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil or ghee
- 3/4 cup shallot, chopped, about 2 medium
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼– ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 5 cups broccoli crowns (about 1 large head), cut into chunks
- 3–4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups frozen or fresh peas (I like to use petite peas)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, firmly packed
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Fresh pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for serving (adds brightness)
- Sprouts or dill for garnish (optional)
- Heat oil or ghee in a soup pot. Add shallots and celery.
- Sauté on medium for 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Don’t let them brown.
- Add garlic. Sprinkle with salt. Sauté 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and stock. Use enough stock to barely cover the broccoli.
- Bring to a boil, turn down and simmer 5 minutes.
- Rinse peas, if using frozen. Add to the soup and let simmer 2 minutes.
- Add spinach, simmer 2 minutes more until spinach is wilted.
- Pour soup into the blender, add dill and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more broth if you want your soup thinner.
- Taste to adjust salt, stir in a little pepper.
- Stir in lemon juice just before serving.
- Garnish with sprouts or dill.