Mint Pea Soup Recipe

This soup recipe is perfect for spring. It’s served warm, yet has a light and refreshing taste. With only four ingredients and four steps, it’s so easy to make. The coconut milk in the recipe makes it extra creamy and there’s lots of fresh mint to make it bright, refreshing, and delicious!  I presented it in a cooking class a few weeks ago, and everyone loved it! I hope you enjoy it as well.

MINT PEA SOUP
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-1 medium sized yellow potato, 1-inch diced

-2 lb frozen peas

-1 ⅔ cup full-fat canned coconut milk

1 cup fresh garden mint

1 teaspoon of​ sea salt

2 cups water

1. In a small stock pot, add the potatoes and just enough water to cover them. Boil for 7-10 minutes, uncovered, until they are fork-tender. Do not drain.

2. Add the 2 cups of water and 2 pounds of frozen peas; bring the soup back up to a boil.

3. Add the coconut milk and mint. Simmer for about three minutes.

4. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree then mixture until it is smooth and creamy. Adjust the viscosity as you like by adding more water or coconut milk.

5. Season to taste, adding salt or lemon juice if it needs a lighter flavor. Garnish with fresh whole peas, and yogurt if desired.

When Life Hands You Zucchini…Make Fritters!

This time of year, gardens are filling up with all kinds of produce. Most gardeners I know always end up giving me armfuls of zucchini, so I wanted to do something fun with it. I made fritter patties and served them with a romesco sauce. The fritter recipe is listed below, as well as a list of fun ideas to use up more of the inevitable zucchini that will end up on your doorstep.

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Root Vegetable Fritter Recipe

I love fritters! Crisp on the outside, tender and rich on the inside… Making them can be a process, but I think they are totally worth it! You can make a big batch and freeze some for later. This recipe gets its amazing flavor from root vegetables blended with Parmesan cheese. The trick to making a good, crispy fritter is to make sure your shredded vegetables are squeezed free of any excess liquid before mixing in the egg and other ingredients. Try serving them with a light pesto or garlic aioli… and enjoy!

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