Straight From the Garden

Spring Green Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 5 cups fresh shelled peas
• 2 cups vegetable stock (low sodium, organic)
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• ½ cup pea shoots (for garnish)
• ⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
• ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation:

• In a large saucepan heat the coconut oil over medium-low heat, and onion, cooking for 5 to 10 minutes, until softened.
• Add the vegetable stock and water and increase the heat to allow the mixture to come to a boil.
• Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender.
• Taking the pot off of the heat, add in fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and adjust for seasonings.
• Next, pour half of the mixture into the blender and puree/blend a little at a time until the entire mixture is creamy.
• Garnish with fresh-cut chives, pumpkin seeds, or pea shoots.
• Enjoy!

From Nutrition Stripped (www.nutritionstripped.com)