Spring Pea Mint Soup Shooters Recipe — Elegant Spring Entertaining
Spring entertaining just got an upgrade! 🌱✨ These little soup shooters are so elegant but surprisingly easy to make. The pea-mint combo screams 'fresh spring day' and they're perfect for impressing your friends. Plus, portion control is built in!
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- frozen green peas 3 cups
- low-sodium vegetable broth 2 cups
- yellow onion 0.5 cup
- baby spinach 1 cup
- fresh mint leaves 0.33 cup
- olive oil 2 tbsp
- lemon juice 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- kosher salt 0.75 tsp
- black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
15 g
54%
Protein
4 g
15%
Fat
4 g
31%
Cooking steps
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1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
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2
Add the frozen green peas and vegetable broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 7–8 minutes, until peas are bright green and tender.
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3
Add the baby spinach, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes, just until the spinach wilts and mint becomes fragrant.
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4
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender (in batches if necessary). Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until very smooth. For the silkiest shooters, strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl.
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5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer the soup to a pitcher, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and serve cold in small shot glasses, garnished with extra mint. Tradition tip: Peas and fresh herbs symbolize renewal and new beginnings in many spring celebrations.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Why is this recipe perfect for spring entertaining?
Spring Pea Mint Soup Shooters use fresh peas and mint, which are both classic seasonal symbols of renewal. Their vibrant color and light, refreshing flavor make them an elegant choice for spring gatherings and celebrations.
Q. How can I keep my soup shooters a vibrant green and not dull?
To keep the soup bright, avoid overcooking the peas and spinach. Simmer just until they're tender, blend promptly, and chill the soup quickly in the refrigerator. This preserves both flavor and color.
Q. Can I make these ahead for a party?
Yes! The soup can be made up to 2 days in advance. Chill it well, and pour into shooter glasses right before serving so they're extra refreshing.
Q. How many calories per serving are in these shooters?
Each soup shooter serving (120g) contains about 110 calories, with 15g carbs, 4g protein, and 4g fat.
Q. Are there ingredient swaps for allergies or dietary needs?
For a different flavor, you can use fresh shelled peas instead of frozen. For an oil-free version, sauté the onions in a bit of vegetable broth. The recipe is naturally vegetarian and free of dairy and gluten.
