Fresh Pea Soup

Fresh Pea Soup
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    17 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    379

Embrace the vibrant essence of spring with this lusciously smooth and verdant pea soup. A delicate balance of sweetness and savory notes, it's a comforting yet elegant dish, perfect as a light lunch or a sophisticated starter.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    203 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.

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Recipe View Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and add the peas. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the peas are tender, approximately 15 minutes.

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Recipe View Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor. Puree until completely smooth. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View For an extra-silky texture, strain the pureed soup back into the saucepan through a fine-mesh sieve. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View If desired, stir in the heavy cream for added richness. Gently reheat the soup over low heat, being careful not to boil. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving. Garnish with a swirl of cream or fresh herbs.

For a vegan version, substitute the butter with olive oil and omit the cream. A touch of mint or lemon juice can brighten the flavors even further. To elevate your presentation, consider serving the soup in warmed bowls.
If you don't have a blender, an immersion blender works great too!

Clemens Donnelly

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 126 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Celine Rogahn

    My kids, who usually hate peas, devoured this soup!

  • Jerrod Quigley

    I used coconut cream instead of heavy cream to make it dairy free and it was still so delicious!

  • Shanon Bruen

    This soup was incredibly easy to make and tasted so fresh! My family loved it.

  • Adonis Jacobi

    I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect! Thank you!

  • Dexter Bayer

    The croutons are a must-have garnish!

  • Caterina Stoltenberg

    Next time, I'll try adding a bit of pancetta for a smoky flavor.

  • Tyreek Oconner

    The straining step is definitely worth it for the super smooth texture.

  • Olin Halvorson

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end and it brightened the flavor even more.

  • Annette Abbott

    Delicious and healthy! A perfect light lunch.

  • Danial Ullrich

    I used frozen peas and it still turned out great!

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