Quick Pea Soup
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Quick Pea Soup recipe—ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this creamy soup is made with simple, wholesome ingredients like frozen peas, yellow onion, and vegetable broth, delivering vibrant flavor and a silky texture. A splash of optional heavy cream adds luscious richness, while fresh parsley makes a bright and elegant garnish. Whether served as a light lunch or a starter for dinner, this easy pea soup is both satisfying and nutritious. Plus, it’s vegetarian, with a vegan option simply by omitting the cream. Packed with protein and antioxidants, this one-pot recipe is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the peas to cook through.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth, or carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the pot if using a blender.
Season with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed. If using, stir in the heavy cream for additional richness.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3447 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1967 mg | 42% | |
*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.
