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Two bowls of creamy green fennel, lemon, and pea soup garnished with microgreens and chili flakes, placed on a light surface with fresh herbs, a striped napkin, and a spoon nearby. Recipe text is visible at the top.
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Fennel, Lemon And Pea Soup

This fennel, lemon, and pea soup is a creamy spring soup made without any dairy, bright with fresh herbs and citrus. An easy recipe ready in 30 minutes that feels elegant enough for your Easter table yet simple enough for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: European, Healthy
Keyword: Fennel, Lemon And Pea Soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 186kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 Fennel bulbs sliced
  • 1 Leek choped
  • 1 bunch Celery chopped
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Tarragon chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1 oz Capers
  • 2 tbsp Mint chopped
  • 48 oz Vegetable broth or bone broth
  • 1/2 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1 can Full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 24 oz Sweet green peas

Instructions

  • Sauté chopped onion and sliced leek in olive oil until soft and translucent.
    2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
    3. Add the sliced fennel and chopped celery, and cook until they begin to soften and release their aroma.
    4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer.
    5. Add tarragon, black pepper, salt, and capers. Let it cook for 25 minutes or until the fennel is tender.
    6. Add the sweet peas and cook for another 5 minutes.T
    7. Take it off the heat, add lemon juice, lemon zest, and coconut milk. Let it cool, then blend until smooth and creamy. I like to use a high-speed blender.
    8. Taste and adjust seasoning. The result is a creamy, nutritious bowl that tastes like the essence of fennel recipes done right.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1275mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg