Green Pea Soup
Serves: 4
Difficulty:  Easy
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This soup made me fall in love with peas all over again. So quick and easy, it’ll soon be a staple in your home!

2 tbsp vegan margarine
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
2 cups veggie broth
3 cups frozen green peas, thawed
3 tbsp soymilk (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and peas. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender and heated through.
Puree the peas either by using a stick blender or by blender/food processor. Stir in the soymilk, if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes
You can use 1/4 to 1/2 a mild onion if you don’t have shallots.
Substitute water for broth if none is on hand.
If using a stick blender, be careful not to splash hot soup out of the pot.
You can strain the soup for a smoother texture.
Add a clove of chopped or mashed garlic for some extra flavor.