Green Pea Soup

Green Pea Soup

Servings : 4

Equipment

• Medium saucepan or soup pot

• Blender (immersion or countertop)

• Knife and cutting board

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Ladle

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen green peas (or fresh if in season)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional garnish: fresh mint, cream, or croutons

Preparation Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

25 minutes

Preparation

1. Sauté aromatics

   • Heat olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat.

   • Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).

2. Cook vegetables

   • Add diced potatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   • Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

   • Simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

3. Add peas and season

   • Stir in the green peas, salt, and pepper.

   • Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Blend the soup

   • Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

   • Alternatively, transfer in batches to a countertop blender, blend, then return to pot.

5. Adjust consistency

   • If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth or water and reheat gently.

6. Serve

   • Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of cream, fresh mint, or croutons if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 130 kcal

• Protein: 6 g

• Fat: 3.5 g

• Carbohydrates: 22 g

• Fiber: 6 g

• Sugar: 5 g

• Sodium: 600 mg (depends on broth)

This soup is light, high in fiber, and full of plant-based protein. It can also be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.