Pureed Pea Soup with Coconut and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 16 ounces frozen green peas

• 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (I used canned)

• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté garlic and onion in 2 tsp olive or coconut oil over low/medium heat for about 6-7 minutes. Season generously with salt & pepper.

2. Add frozen peas and vegetable broth to the pan and allow the peas to heat through for about 2 minutes. Purée with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender.

3. Add coconut milk, fresh mint & red pepper flakes and blend again. Add additional salt and liquid as needed.