Pea and Mint Soup (TM5)
Pea and mint soup is a fresh, vibrant starter made with sweet frozen peas, aromatic onions and cooling fresh mint. The Thermomix chops the onions in seconds, sautés them without supervision and blends everything into a silky-smooth texture. A light vegetarian soup, ideal as an elegant starter or quick light lunch.
About this recipe
Pea and mint soup with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes that proves why an all-in-one kitchen machine belongs in every kitchen. Frozen peas, a humble freezer staple, transform together with sautéed onions and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves into a bright green soup with a silky, velvety texture that looks impressive enough for a dinner party starter. Searching for pea soup recipes or quick weeknight dinner ideas usually leads to lengthy chopping and blending by hand, but here the TM7 chops the onions in seconds, sautés them in butter without any stirring, and then blends the soup to a restaurant-quality consistency in the same bowl. The vegetable stock keeps everything light and vegetarian-friendly, while the mint adds a cool, aromatic finish that lifts the natural sweetness of the peas. Serve it warm with crusty bread, or chilled in summer as a refreshing lunch.
Preparation tips
- Reserve a few extra mint leaves and peas before blending, then scatter them over each bowl as garnish for a fresh look and an extra burst of mint flavour in every spoonful.
- For a richer consistency, stir a spoonful of crème fraîche or Greek yogurt through the soup just before serving; the slight tanginess beautifully balances the sweetness of the peas.
- This pea and mint soup keeps well in the fridge for two days and can be frozen in portions; thaw gently and reheat without boiling to preserve the fresh green colour of the peas and mint.
Recipe variations
- Make it vegan by replacing the unsalted butter with olive oil; the onions still turn beautifully soft and golden, and the soup stays just as silky after blending with the vegetable stock.
- For a festive summer version, serve the soup chilled with a drizzle of mint oil and a few poached shrimp or, for vegetarians, crispy fried shallots on top as an elegant garden-party starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping the onions with fresh mint in seconds, the TM7 saves you tearful cutting board work before the soup even starts cooking. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the butter and onions at a controlled temperature, the Thermomix sautés them evenly without burning or constant stirring. [Precision Control]
- With its built-in scale, the TM7 weighs the frozen peas and vegetable stock directly into the mixing bowl for consistent results every time. [Time Savings]
- Mixing at high speed, the Thermomix blends the peas into a silky-smooth soup with restaurant-quality texture in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming extra peas in the Varoma while the soup cooks gives you a bright, fresh garnish without any extra pans to wash. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- onions
- unsalted butter
- frozen green peas
- liquid vegetable stock
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- fresh mint leaves