Turn on the Sauté button on your Instant Pot and add the oil. When heated, add the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.

Add garlic and continue to saute for a minute. Add green peas and mint leaves. Stir in vegetables broth or water. Mix everything well. Add salt and pepper. Check the taste of the seasoning.

Press CANCEL. Close the InstantPot lid with vent in sealing position. Select MANUAL high pressure and adjust to 4 minutes setting. InstantPot will come to pressure and do the cooking.

When it beeps after cooking, wait for 5 minutes on KEEP WARM timer and then release the leftover pressure manually. Carefully open the lid.

Using the immersion blender, blend the soup well. It will make the soup creamy, velvety and thicken it further. Check the seasoning. Add a good squeeze of lemon juice and mix well.

Pour in a serving bowl with ladle. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious creation!!

In a large pot, warm the oil and add the onion and garlic and let them sizzle some. about 5 minutes.

Add the peas, mint leaves and vegetable broth and let it come to boil. About 5 minutes.

Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes on medium heat until peas are mushy soft. Turn off the heat.

Using the immersion blender, blend the soup well. Check the seasoning. Add a good squeeze of lemon juice and mix well. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy your delicious creation!!