Sweet Pea Soup
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and creamy Sweet Pea Soup, a springtime classic that combines simplicity and sophistication in every bowl. Made with a blend of fresh or frozen sweet peas, aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, and a touch of heavy cream, this soup delivers a velvety, flavor-packed experience. The sautéed yellow onion and garlic lend a savory depth, while a hint of lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness to the dish. Perfect for a light lunch or an elegant starter, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or golden croutons. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a favorite for weeknight meals or impressing guests. Keywords: Sweet Pea Soup, creamy pea soup recipe, spring soup, easy soup recipe, vegetarian soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 loaf crusty bread or croutons (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add the sweet peas, parsley, and mint to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a countertop blender), carefully puree the soup until smooth. If using a countertop blender, return the pureed soup to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Heat the soup gently for another 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.
Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.9 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 6612 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.1 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.1 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 4359 mg | 93% | |
*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.
