Spinach and Pea Soup
Brighten your table with the silky, nutrient-packed goodness of Spinach and Pea Soup, a vibrant and comforting recipe that’s as flavorful as it is wholesome. Featuring fresh spinach and sweet frozen peas blended into a velvety base of vegetable stock, this soup is elevated with fragrant sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. A dash of heavy cream adds a luxurious richness, while optional parsley garnish lends a fresh, aromatic finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Packed with vitamins and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, Spinach and Pea Soup is a gluten-free, vegetarian delight that’s guaranteed to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the fresh spinach and frozen peas to the pot and stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the peas are tender.
Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the soup to the pot (if needed) and stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.
Heat the soup over low heat for another 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 4737 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3371 mg | 72% | |
*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.
