How long does it take to make Creamy Pea Shoot Soup with Mint?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 5, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This creamy soup blends the sweetness of peas with the freshness of mint and pea shoots, creating a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any season.
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
Pea microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup fresh pea shoots
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup coconut cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the fresh pea shoots and cook for an additional 2 minutes until tender.
Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the coconut cream, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint leaves for an extra layer of flavor.
Pea shoot microgreens are among the most versatile and broadly used microgreens in professional kitchens. They are known for their sweet, vegetal flavor, tender texture, and high visual yield per tray. Evidence on pea shoots typically focuses on protein content and vitamin profile relative to other legume sprouts.
• Pea shoots and young legume sprouts have been studied for their amino acid profile and vitamin C content.
moderate evidence• Flavor, texture, and nutrient content in pea shoots vary by variety, temperature, and harvest stage.
strong evidence• Pea shoots are commonly used raw as a salad base or garnish where cooking is not applied.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017