Pea Soup

Rating: 4.82 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
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A simple pea soup makes an elegant start to a spring meal. It's also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the produce section is looking bleak.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

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Recipe Summary

total:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
High Fiber
Egg Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Healthy Aging
Healthy Immunity
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until the butter melts. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme (or parsley); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

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  • Stir in peas. Add water and broth; bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook until very tender, about 1 minute.

  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Stir in half-and-half (if using), salt and pepper.

Tips

Note: Chicken-flavored broth, a vegetarian broth despite its name, is preferable to vegetable broth in some recipes for its hearty, rich flavor. Sometimes called “no-chicken” broth, it can be found with the soups in the natural-foods section of most supermarkets.

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 2 cups
Per Serving:
287 calories; protein 17.1g; carbohydrates 37.8g; dietary fiber 13.1g; sugars 14g; fat 8.8g; saturated fat 2.9g; cholesterol 7.6mg; vitamin a iu 1808.1IU; vitamin c 90.1mg; folate 150.4mcg; calcium 80.1mg; iron 3.8mg; magnesium 79.2mg; potassium 812.7mg; sodium 384.2mg; thiamin 0.6mg.
Exchanges:

2 starch, 1 1/2 fat, 1/2 vegetable
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Reviews (11)

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11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 0
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Linda
Rating: 5 stars
10/10/2017
made this recipe 30 years ago at school & its still a crowd pleaser Read More
GoofyGirl
Rating: 5 stars
02/17/2018
I found this recipe while looking for something to feed my hubby right after he had major dental reconstructive surgery. He was unable to chew on anything. The puree made things manageable for him. I even added some carrots and ham. He LOVED the flavor and said that the texture was enough to make him feel like he was actually eating something and substantial enough to make him full for the first time since his surgery. Thank you so much for posting! Read More
pauline lacy
Rating: 5 stars
01/31/2019
I made this to clean out the freezer. Sooo good! I did sub cilantro olive oil for butter and almond milk for cream. It is so vibrant and fresh! And soo easy! Read More
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Echo Williams
Rating: 5 stars
05/27/2017
This was perfect for the day after getting my wisdom teeth out. I was sick of smoothies and needed something savory. I didn't have celery so I used broccoli stalks and instead of broth I used the equivalent amount of water 2 tsp of poultry seasoning (rosemary thyme marjoram coriander sage). I ate this room temp and it still tasted awesome! Quick easy filling and relatively healthy! Read More
Neng
Rating: 3 stars
11/23/2011
Good for main course I love how fresh it taste. Good for dinner for me it will do main course rather fulfilling for me Pros: Healthy and yummy Read More
v-wojcik@rogers.com
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Yummy! This soup is so easy and delish. The onions and garlic add so much depth to the flavour. I will definitely make this again. Read More
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Georgie Amistad
Rating: 5 stars
05/02/2020
Beautiful vibrant color (without half and half) and tastes amazing! Read More
Nanoo Helmy
Rating: 5 stars
05/30/2017
This soup is incredibly yummy didn't change a bit in the recipe and it sure was a crowd pleaser. Everyone loved it and asked for seconds. Will definitely make it again Read More
bjford
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
Excellent spring soup! Light and fresh tasting.Didn't need to tweak the recipe at all. I made it for dinner along with a small grilled cheese and sweet red pepper sandwich. Croutons are nice in the soup also. Read More
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