Easy Green Pea Soup

A nice green, springtime treat ;P

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups vegetable broth or 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups  frozen peas
•  salt & pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried herbs (like mint, dill or marjoram)
• 1  pinch nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon sour cream (optional) or 1  tablespoon yogurt (optional)

Directions

1. Saute the onions and garlic in butter using a medium-sized pot. Add salt to encourage sweating.
2. Once everything looks wilty, mix in the dried herbs and add the broth. Simmer on medium for about 5 minutes or so.
3. Add the frozen peas and let the soup cook through for about 5 minutes.
4. Add sour cream or yogurt, if using.
5. Blend with an immersion blender, taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
6. Sprinkle with a bit of nutmeg and serve in bowls.
7. For Vegetarian omit the chicken broth and use Vegetable broth.