# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 3 cups fresh or frozen sweet peas
05 - 3 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Whipped Ricotta
09 - 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream
11 - Zest of 1 lemon
12 - Pinch sea salt
→ Mint Oil
13 - 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
14 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
15 - Pinch salt
→ To Serve
16 - Blanched fresh peas, optional
17 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
18 - Crusty bread for serving, optional
# How to Cook:
01 - Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
02 - Add the peas, diced potato, sea salt and a grind of black pepper to the pan. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the peas and potato are tender, about 10–12 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat and purée the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender and process until silky. Return to the saucepan, taste and adjust seasoning, and keep warm over low heat.
04 - Combine the ricotta, heavy cream, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whisk vigorously by hand or use a hand mixer until light and airy, about 1–2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Briefly blanch the mint leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, then transfer to ice water to preserve color. Pat dry and blend with the olive oil and a pinch of salt until bright and smooth. Strain through a fine sieve if a silky oil is desired.
06 - Ladle hot soup into warmed bowls. Spoon a generous dollop of whipped ricotta onto each serving, drizzle with mint oil, and garnish with blanched peas and mint leaves if using. Serve immediately with crusty bread, if desired.
