Smoky Sweet Pea Soup

This soup is so fragrant and yummy! Chipotle chili adds a delicious smoky flavor, but the soup is mild in spice. This is my favorite soup; it is so easy to make, you must give it a try!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 dried chipotle chili pepper
• 4 large basil leaves, chopped
• 2 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
• 2 cups sweet peas
• 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until the garlic has softened, about 2 minutes more. Pour in the water along with the chipotle pepper, bay leaf, bouillon, and vinegar. Add the peas, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the soup from the heat, and discard the chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Carefully puree the soup until silky smooth in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender right in the saucepan. Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese and freshly ground black pepper.