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Creamy Green Peas and Almond Soup
[Vegan]

VG By: Valentina Goltara

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Creamy Green Peas and Almond Soup [Vegan]

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Fresh green peas and homemade almond milk create a soup that's filling, yet light. Serve this soup with a side of warm toasted bread and enjoy its subtle flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs, sliced almonds, and coconut yogurt for extra creaminess.

Ingredients You Need for Creamy Green Peas and Almond Soup [Vegan]

1/4 cup raw almonds
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot
1 garlic clove (or more, depending on taste)
A small piece of ginger, to taste
3 1/2 cups fresh peas (use frozen otherwise)
A pinch of salt
A dash of vanilla powder
Coconut yogurt, for serving
Almond flakes, for garnish
Fresh basil and mint leaves

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How to Prepare Creamy Green Peas and Almond Soup [Vegan]

Start soaking raw almonds for at least 6 hours.
Warm oil in a pot, add shallot, garlic clove, and ginger, all sliced. Cook at low flame for few minutes.
Add peas and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
In the meantime rinse and strain almonds and blend with 1 cup of fresh water. Use another 1/2 cup of water to remove the leftovers from the blender and add the whole liquid to the pot.
Cook until all ingredients are tender.
Let it cool for a while, then blend until smooth.
Serve, top with few tablespoons of yogurt, sprinkle with almond, and garnish with sliced basil and mint leaves.