Cold Pea Soup with Crab and Mint
This vibrant cold pea soup with crab and mint is so rich and delicious! Best of all, there's no cooking required — simply allow it to chill for about an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas, (thawed)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, (or chicken stock)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil, (extra virgin)
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Asian-style chili paste
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, (finely chopped)
- 4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
Instructions
- Combine the peas, broth, and salt in a blender. Purée until smooth.2 cups frozen peas, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- With the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream.¼ cup olive oil
- Stop the motor and add the lemon juice. Quickly pulse once or twice to blend.juice from 1/2 lemon
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili paste and mint. Gently stir in the crab, keeping the big lumps intact.1 tablespoon Asian-style chili paste, 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, 4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
- Pour the soup into small bowls or cups. Garnish with the crab mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of soup.
For a thicker soup, use less broth.
Watching sodium? Use your own homemade salt-free broth and skip the added kosher salt to cut the amount of sodium almost by half.
To prep this recipe ahead of time, whip up the ingredients in the blender, then store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to enjoy, blend the soup again for a few seconds, then proceed with the recipe as usual.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Cold Pea Soup with Crab and Mint
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.8
g
21
%
Saturated Fat
1.8
g
9
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
313.1
mg
13
%
Potassium
259.7
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
11.6
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
4.6
g
5
%
Protein
8.1
g
16
%
Vitamin A
1500
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
21.5
mg
26
%
Calcium
90
mg
9
%
Iron
1.6
mg
9
%
Net carbs
8.6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.