High Protein Green Pea Soup

Steps8

1. 1

   Step 1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Step 2. Prepare the onion and garlic

   Quarter the large yellow onion and add it to a lined sheet pan with the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   Step 3. Season the vegetables

   Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and oregano or thyme.

   Thyme can be used instead of oregano.
4. 4

   Step 4. Roast the vegetables

   45 min

   Roast for about 45-50 minutes until the onion is soft.

   Garlic
5. 5

   Step 5. Microwave the peas

   4 min

   While the vegetables roast, microwave 16 oz (1 bag) frozen peas for 4 minutes.

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   Step 6. Blend the soup

   Transfer the roasted onion and garlic to a blender. Add the hot peas, 2 packed cups fresh spinach, 4 cups hot bone broth, 2 servings cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp fresh mint, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and a couple generous pinches of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

   Frozen pea
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   Step 7. Adjust the seasoning

   Taste and adjust with more salt, lemon juice, mint, chili flakes, or bone broth depending on how thick you like it.

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   Step 8. Serve the soup

   Pour into bowls and finish with olive oil, fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon juice or drizzle of cream.