Best Pea Soup - A Beautiful Mess

Just to be clear, this is pea soup made with frozen green peas. If you are looking for Pea Soup, follow this link. While their names may be similar, this pea soup recipe is very different.

This soup is on the thinner side and tastes bright and refreshing. A perfect spring soup, IMO.

This pea soup is the perfect first or second course for a longer meal because it’s light. This is not a heavy, thick soup recipe. That being said, if you want to make this filling, just add toasted croutons or a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping.

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Ingredients for pea soup

olive oil
butter
shallots
Garlic
salt and pepper
thyme
Red pepper flakes
Peas – frozen works great!
chicken soup
lemon

How to make pea soup

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped shallots, chopped garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes until the shallots are soft.

Then add the peas and the broth. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, until the peas are easy to mash with a spoon (you can test this in the saucepan). Then use a hand blender to blend everything together.

Taste and add more salt and pepper if you think it’s necessary. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice on top just before serving.

Optional: Add a dash of heavy cream or a little grated parmesan. Also, croutons are my top choice for this soup recipe.

Do-it-yourself tips

If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Just be careful when you transfer the hot soup from the pot to the blender.
If you want to make this pea soup vegan and/or dairy-free, you can substitute more olive oil for the butter and vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
I’ve never made this recipe with fresh peas, but I think it would work well. Frozen peas are more available and accessible to me, so I always use them.

serving suggestions

If you’re looking for a great salad recipe to serve with this pea soup, try one of these:

frequently asked Questions

What is the difference between pea soup and pea soup?

Split peas are dried and divided into two parts, like lentils. Peas are usually fresh or frozen whole peas and have a softer texture after cooking.

Is Pea Soup Healthy For You?

Yes. Peas are a solid source of plant-based protein and also have a good amount of fiber.

Are frozen peas different from fresh peas?

No. The only difference is that they are frozen. Freezing peas is simply a way to preserve fresh peas without canning.

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a light and refreshing soup recipe

yield 2

Preparation 2 minutes

Cook 18 minutes

In total 20 minutes

instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped shallots, chopped garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper.
Simmer for a few minutes until the shallots are soft.
Then add the peas and the broth. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, until the peas are easy to mash with a spoon (you can test this in the saucepan).
Use an immersion blender to blend everything together.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if you think it’s necessary. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice on top just before serving.

Remarks

If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in a blender or food processor.
Option: Add a dash of cream or a little grated Parmesan. Croutons are also my go-to for this soup recipe.

Nourishment

nutritional information

Pea soup

amount per serving

% Daily Value*

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Best Pea Soup – A Beautiful Mess