Creamy vegan Sweat peas soup 🌱

Sweet peas soup: ( served 4 as appetizer) 

6-8 cups of sweet peas ( I used frozen) 

2 cups of coconut milk ( full fat from can ) 

One large onion ( sliced thin ) 

1 carrot ( sliced ) 

1 lemon zest 

1 jalapeño slices ( optional) 

1 bunch of parsley or cilantro chopped( I used cilantro) 

3 Tbs of olive oil 

Spices: cumin, salt & Black pepper 

Instructions: 

1. in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion in olive oil about 10 minutes or until lightly browned and soft, stirring frequently.

2. Add sliced carrots and jalapeño and mix well for about 5 minutes and cover it 

3. Add peas and cilantro and sprinkle spices, mix well and cover for 7 minuets 

4. Simmer down and stir in the coconut milk, add warm water or more coconut milk if needed 

5. I use hand blender to get creamy texture 

6. Add lemon zest and stir well, taste and adjust if needed 

Note : I served with raw cashews on top for delicious crunch 😋