Green Pea Soup Recipe
This is a recipe for fresh green or frozen pea soup. Cozy up with a bowl of this French soup for lunch or dinner as a side or the main meal. Elegant, easy, and delicious for family and guests.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Blender or
- Immersion blender
- Ladle
- Soup bowls
Ingredients
- 1 oz butter
- 1 medium onion or 2 or three shallots finely chopped
- 3 cups fresh shelled peas about 3lbs of fresh garden peas; or 3 cups frozen peas
- 2 cups water, chicken or ham stock
- 3 tablespoons fresh cream or crème fraîche
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Croutons to garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the onions or shallots, gently cooking them by sweating them until they are soft.
- Add the peas, water or stock.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
- Simmer immediately and cook for about 20 minutes depending on the size of the peas as you may need a little longer if the peas are large.
- When cooked, process the peas or blend them until smooth in a food processor or by hand blender in the pot and stir in the cream or crème fraîche.
- Heat thoroughly without boiling the soup.
- Taste at this point and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with freshly made croutons.
Notes
Get my homemade crème fraîche recipe!
Tips
- Always taste before serving, as peas vary in sweetness.
- Add mint for a refreshing twist.
- For a silky texture, strain soup after blending.
- A splash of white wine while sweating onions adds depth.
- Garnish with a drizzle of truffle oil for luxury.
Serve with:
- Crusty French bread
- A simple green salad with vinaigrette
- Cheese board
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1069IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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