PEA SOUP (American, Vegan)


 


 




Ingredients  ( 4 servings )



10 oz (300 gr) fresh or frozen peas     2 medium potatoes     1 medium onion


3 cloves of garlic     1 tbsp olive oil     3 cups of water


1/2 cup chopped fresh dill     Salt, black pepper


Optional: 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

 




Instructions


1.  Finely dice the onion and garlic.


2.  Peel, wash and dice the potato.


3.  Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the chopped onion and sauté on medium heat for about 4 minutes until the onions are transparent.


4.  Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.


5.  Add the peas, diced potatoes, salt, black pepper and water. Mix.


6.  Bring to a boil and adjust the heat to low.


7.  Cook for about 15 minutes until the peas and potatoes are fork-tender.


8.  Add the lemon juice (if using).


9.  Run the soup in a food processor in batches. (Do not forget to open the vent).


10.  Pour the soup back into the pot. Add the chopped dill while the soup Is still hot. Cover and allow the dill to wilt.

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