Green Peas and Mint Soup ( Healthy Heart)
by Tarla Dalal
08 Sep 2023
This recipe has been viewed 67841 times
This unusual combination of green peas and mint may surprise you, but this is one of the most appreciated recipes that I make. And it is so easy to prepare too!! The wealth of this soup lies in the fibre-rich green peas and which help to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
Green Peas and Mint Soup ( Healthy Heart) recipe - How to make Green Peas and Mint Soup ( Healthy Heart)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
3/4 cup fresh green peas
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1 1/2 tsp of cornflour dissolved in 1 tbsp of water
1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
Method
- Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and sauté the onions on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the garlic and sauté for a few more seconds.
- Add the green peas and 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Allow it to cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
- Transfer into a pan, add cornflour-water mixture, salt, pepper and mint, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 95 cal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 98.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 27.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 26.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 91.4 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 74.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Outbrain