15 Minutes Pea Soup + Instant Pot Pea Soup

Creamy Pea Soup is a worldwide favorite since it requires minimal prep, is quick and easy to make in less than 20 minutes with only pantry ingredients. You can make it on the stovetop or the Instant Pot and is a great make-ahead dish for weekly meal prep too.

And like this Kabocha squash soup or Jamaican Pumpkin Soup, it is versatile too – serve as an appetizer in little glasses, a colorful side, as a light lunch with some greens, or pair up with some crusty breads, grilled cheese, or pumpkin scones. Trust me, you and yours will loooooove tucking into this warm, comforting meal.

Why Make This Recipe

• Works equally well with fresh or frozen peas – so great for leftovers
• It is easy and full of flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes.
• You can serve hot or chilled so suitable for all types of weather.
• Made from pantry staples and perfect for meal prep or prepping ahead.
• Dietary – suitable for vegan and gluten free diets.

Ingredient Notes

• Peas – This is the garden pea variety (not split peas). You can use frozen or fresh.
• Liquid – Use water or stock to your preference.
• Cumin – this adds a great flavor to the soup. You would need to toast the seeds first.
• Mint – You need fresh mint for maximum flavor.
• Flavorings – We use green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.

So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make this recipe for Pea Mint Soup? Then gather your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Pea Soup

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from recipe card below.

1. Heat saucepan and add cumin seeds. Toast for about 1 min until they are fragrant.
2. Then add peas, sliced green onions, garlic, and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the mint. Then allow to cool down.
4. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup, then add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Ladle into mugs or bowls and serve.

Make It In The Instant Pot

For the instant pot version, use ground cumin instead.

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from recipe card below.

1. Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot Insert.
2. Cover your Instant Pot, turn the valve to ‘sealing,’ select the pressure cook or manual button. (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure, and set the timer for 2 minutes.
3. When done, perform a quick pressure release and carefully open the lid.
4. Let the Instant Pot Soup cool down a bit before carefully puréeing it with an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings, and serve.

Note – Cook time dos not include time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

Recipe Tips

• The Mint Pea Soup can be really hot, so make sure it cools down before you blend it.
• You can decant it into a blender to purée (after it has cooled down).
• If you want a thicker soup, then remove about a half to one cup of liquid before you purée.

Delicious Variations

• Swap the liquid – swap out your water with, vegetable or chicken stock instead. 
• Add zing – for punch add ginger and garlic powder.
• Add heat – add heat with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, cayenne, and more.
• Add in other veggies – Use other quick-cook veggies like corn and zucchini. They cook up nicely and it’s a great way to get more vegetables in your family. 
• Add protein – add protein with some tofu or Greek yogurt.
• Top with crunch – top with seeds, croutons, etc.

Storage

• Store – Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
• Freeze – Freeze cooled soup in freezer bags or meal prep containers, removing all the air. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.
• Meal prep – This Mint and Pea Soup recipe is an ideal meal prep solution. You can whip up a batch – or even 2 – ahead of time, and store it in individual meal prep containers. Such a great way to have perfectly portioned servings ready to use throughout the week.

More Soup Recipes You Might Like

• Coconut Beet Soup.
• Peanut Butter Kabocha Squash Soup.
• Instant Pot Tomato Soup
• Chickpea Soup.
• Instant Pot Potato Soup.

Weight Watchers Points

There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of Mint and Pea Soup.

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