Creamy spring soup with cheesy pitas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins (pitas: 10 mins)
Yields
4

Ingredients

Soup
1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (40 g) shallots, finely sliced
3 1/2 cups (500 g) frozen peas
2 1/2 cups (625 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) 2% milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (22.8 g) loosely packed mint, chopped
1/8 tsp (1 g) salt
1/4 tsp (0.5 g) pepper
Yogurt Topping
1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
3 tbsp (45 ml) 2% milk
Pitas
1/4 cup (28 g) parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup (28 g) marble cheddar, grated
1/4 tsp (1 g) garlic powder
1/2 tsp (1 g) chili flakes (optional)
4 small pitas
1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp (4 g) chopped parsley (optional)
Garnish
Mint, as desired
Lemon zest, as desired

Directions

Soup
  1. In a large pot, combine all the soup ingredients.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In a blender, or using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Portion into 4 individual bowls.
  4. Yogurt topping: In a small bowl, mix yogurt with milk until well combined. Drizzle over the soup
  5. Garnish: Top with chopped mint and lemon zest, if desired.
Pitas
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, marble cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Add chili flakes, if using and mix.
  2. Place pitas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pitas and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  4. Remove from the oven and top with parsley, if desired. Slice each pita into quarters and serve with the soup.