How to Make Healthy Pea Soup Posted By Kristen W.  Healthy Eating Resources   Healthy Soups Grow your own healthy produce! Surprisingly delicious and rich in a number of health-enhancing nutrients, green pea soup is a solid choice for any health-conscious budget. This soup will provide you with plenty of natural vitamin C, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, healthy carbohydrates, and a few unique phytonutrients that provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. - Ben Kim Ingredients you will need include: Nutrition is Essential 8 cups frozen peas 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons of organic butter (or olive oil for those who avoid dairy) Sea salt and black pepper, to taste Over medium heat, cook garlic in butter or olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to allow ingredients to simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and return to pot to heat through. Add sea salt and black pepper, to taste. If available, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy this hearty pea soup. As with most soups, it goes well with a few slices of creamy avocado on the side. You can find other simple recipes in a great cookbook called "Take Three: 200 Fabulous Fuss-Free Recipes Using Three Ingredients or Less." For a printer-friendly version of this recipe without photos, click here: Simple Pea Soup Recipe