This Thai pea soup is easily made in the blender. With ginger, lemongrass, jalapeños and peas, it is the perfect fresh spring or summer soup.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh or frozen peas (if using frozen, thaw beforehand)
• 1 15 ounce can full fat coconut milk
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 1 large shallot
• zest of 1 lime
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tsp lemongrass paste (I use the Gourmet Garden brand found in the refrigerated area of the produce section)
• ½ jalapeno
• 1½ inch piece fresh ginger
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste
• Pea shoots and dash red pepper flakes for garnish

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Garnish with pea shoots and red pepper flakes. Soup can be served cold, room temperature or hot depending on preference.