Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons
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Welcome spring with a bowl of this vibrant green pea and asparagus soup topped with feta cheese and pita croutons—just perfect, whether you enjoy it hot or chilled!
Isn’t it true that sometimes the best dishes are born from needing to use up what’s in the fridge or what’s growing in the garden? This spring soup came together just like that. I had a bunch of asparagus on my countertop, a bag of peas in my freezer, and mint practically taking over my backyard, so I thought, why not? To give it a Mediterranean twist, I added feta cheese and pita croutons, which add a tangy flavor and delicious crunch to every spoonful. The soup is great hot, but you’ve got to try it chilled—the leftovers are even better that way!
What You’ll Need To Make Green Pea & Asparagus Soup
Step-By-Step Instructions
Begin by cooking the onions in olive oil until soft and translucent.
Add 2-1/4 cups of the frozen peas, the asparagus, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Then add 1/3 cup of the feta, the mint, honey, and fresh lemon juice.
Using a hand-held immersion blender, purée the soup until almost smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, then stir in the remaining frozen peas and heat until warmed through.
For the croutons, combine the olive oil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
Toss with the chopped pita bread, then bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with remaining feta, more mint, and pita croutons.
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Green Pea & Asparagus Soup with Feta, Mint & Pita Croutons
Welcome spring with a bowl of this vibrant green pea and asparagus soup topped with feta cheese and pita croutons—just perfect, whether you enjoy it hot or chilled!
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
- 2¾ cups frozen green peas, divided
- 1 bunch (about 1 pound) asparagus, trimmed and chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Heaping ½ cup (3 ounces) feta, divided
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
For the Pita Croutons
- 1 large pita, split open and cut into ½-inch squares
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 6-7 minutes.
- Add 2¼ cup of the peas, the asparagus, chicken broth, salt and pepper; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
- Add the honey, ⅓ cup of the feta, lemon juice and mint. Using a hand-held immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth (it's okay to leave it a bit chunky if you like). If you don't have an immersion blender, cool the soup slightly, then purée in a blender in batches. Be sure to leave the hole in the lid open and cover with a kitchen towel to allow the steam to escape. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and more lemon if desired.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of frozen peas and simmer until warmed through. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining feta, mint and pita croutons. Serve hot or cold.
For Pita Croutons
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic and salt. Place the pita bread on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the seasoned olive over top and toss until evenly coated. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen (without the garnishes) for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (6 servings)
- Calories: 289
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugar: 11g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 853mg
- Cholesterol: 13mg
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I tried making this again, but this time with cauliflower instead of peas because I’m reducing my carbs and peas are a sweet/starchy vegetable. Also threw in some fresh baby spinach at the end.
Soup was still quite good — but not as good as with the peas. Seemed a little too thin and the mint stood out more strongly. I’m going to enjoy this batch but the peas balance it out in a way that other veggies don’t seem to — or at least cauliflower.
Good to know how it worked out with the tweaks; thanks for sharing!
Amazing and unique soup. There are so many recipes online for your run of the mill asparagus/pea soup but the mint, lemon, feta, and honey take this to another level. So good! Just made, has a taste hot, and can’t wait to chill to serve with dinner tonight. I do wish I had a vitamix to blend better, my cheapo immersion blender is fine but would prefer if the texture was smoother.
I made one change since I realized that I was out of chicken broth and couldn’t bear to go to the store—I added one cup white wine when cooking the onions, then one cup water and two cups beef broth made with bouillon. Not sure how this could have affected the flavor but the result was good.
Could I use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian?
Definitely!
I made this the other day, as I make a version using pea and spinach, and I was curious to know how asparagus might taste.
I loved this soup, the consistency and the flavor. I added a touch of cream for some richness, but I will say it is heavy on asparagus flavor, and it does overpower the peas. I still really enjoyed it, and the pita croutons were a great addition. This will be in rotation, and I wonder if it might not taste wonderful as a cold summer soup.
I made this soup exactly as directed and it was delicious! The combination of all the ingredients work well together and the toppings are a great touch. The sweet peas make this soup stand out from other asparagus soups. My husband loved this soup and asked that I add this to my rotation of soups. He will not eat peas so he was shocked to learn that peas are one of the main ingredients.
I made this last night and my daughter who would never even try asparagus loved it! Wonderful fresh flavor in every bite. The addition of the lemon, mint, honey and feta add so many layers of flavor that all work so well together. I am now addicted to trying every new recipe that comes out on your blog.
I will be serving this at church Wed for soup supper. It’s delicious!
Subtle and complex flavors..we so enjoyed this wonderful soup. The presentation is elegant and definitely adds to the taste. Don’t skip anything. Used Bulgarian feta, could not find the French which I love. Jenn, I am in awe of all these terrific soups you have developed. I am trying everyone of them. Next is the Indian red lentil number…can hardly wait to taste it.
That’s exactly what I hoped it would be – fresh, summery, rich in flavour. good balance of sweet sour and salty. Will surely do it again. Pita croutons are a nice touch. thank you
I made this for dinner this evening. My husband enoyed it immensely and asked me let you know how well the flavors and textures are balanced. In addition to the great flavor, I like how easy it is to make!