Easy Sweet Pea Soup
Bright, refreshing, and incredibly simple to make, this Easy Sweet Pea Soup is a creamy and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any season. Featuring tender frozen peas blended with aromatic sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice for a subtle tang, this soup achieves its luscious texture with a touch of heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick weeknight meal or an elegant starter for a dinner party. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness, and serve with crusty bread to complete this satisfying, wholesome dish. Whether you're looking for a light springtime appetizer or a cozy comfort food, this vegetarian, one-pot recipe is a surefire winner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 10 minutes until the peas are tender.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender (working in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the pot if using a blender. Stir in the salt, black pepper, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Heat gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, but do not let the soup boil.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired, alongside crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.9 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 6941 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 366.9 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.3 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 91.4 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 3995 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
