Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soup

Brighten up your bowl with this vibrant Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soup, a wholesome and flavorful blend of fresh garden vegetables perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Featuring the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas and carrots, enhanced by the aromatic combination of sautéed onion and garlic, this silky smooth soup is both nutrient-packed and easy to prepare. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it's ideal for busy weeknights while still delivering gourmet-quality flavor. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and freshness that elevates each spoonful. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and simple to customize, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
• 2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the sugar snap peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 9

Remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly.

Step 10

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.

Step 11

Reheat the soup gently over low heat if necessary, and serve hot.

Step 12

Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1353.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.4

Total Fat 9.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4654.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.3mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2610.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.4%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 66.1%