Spinach and Green Pea Soup
Creamy, vibrant, and brimming with wholesome flavors, this Spinach and Green Pea Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist. Featuring baby spinach and sweet green peas as its star ingredients, this recipe blends these nutrient-packed greens into a silky, nutrient-rich soup that's both satisfying and elegant. A touch of heavy cream adds a luxurious texture, while hints of garlic, nutmeg, and fresh lemon juice create a complex and refreshing depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a light dinner or as a stunning starter at your next gathering. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a beautiful finishing touch. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and loaded with greens—ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups green peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cups (optional, for garnish) plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the baby spinach to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
Add the green peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth.
Return the pureed soup to the pot and place it over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
Allow the soup to warm through for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh finish.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.7 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 4821 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2778 mg | 59% | |
*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.
