Soupe a L Oseille Et Aux Petits Pois Sorrel and Pea Soup
Transport your taste buds to the French countryside with this elegant Soupe à l’Oseille et aux Petits Pois, a velvety sorrel and pea soup that’s as nourishing as it is flavor-packed. This recipe beautifully balances the earthy tang of fresh sorrel leaves with the natural sweetness of peas, all harmonized in a creamy vegetable stock base. A hint of rich heavy cream lends the soup its luxurious texture, while sautéed onions enhance its depth and aroma. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant green soup is perfect as a light starter or a wholesome main when paired with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and savor a bowl of refined comfort that’s both sophisticated and simple. Perfect for spring or early summer, this dish is an ideal choice for showcasing seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups fresh sorrel leaves, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the sorrel leaves and cook until they wilt down, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peas and vegetable stock to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the soup cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or working in batches with a countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through, being careful not to let it boil.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve warm with crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.6 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 4667 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.6 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3224 mg | 69% | |
*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.
