Indulge in a refreshing and nutritious culinary journey with our chilled pea and spinach soup, a delightful symphony of flavors that celebrates the goodness of fresh produce. This vibrant soup is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treasure trove of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its vibrant green hue and velvety texture tantalize the senses, while the harmonious blend of peas, spinach, and herbs promises a symphony of flavors that will refresh and revitalize you. Accompanying this delectable soup are three additional recipes that showcase the versatility of peas and spinach. Discover the vibrant flavors of a refreshing pea and spinach salad, a hearty and comforting pea and spinach risotto, and a delightful pea and spinach pesto pasta, each offering a unique culinary experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and let the vibrant flavors of peas and spinach inspire your taste buds.
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QUICK SPINACH AND PEA SOUP
This healthy, delicious spinach and pea soup is ready in only about 20 minutes. It is made using fresh spinach and frozen peas, which are both cooked very briefly in order to preserve their fresh, delicious flavour and vibrant colour.
Provided by Monika Dabrowski
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pot heat up 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the chopped onion, garlic and cubed potato. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes stirring often.
- Add half of the vegetable stock, cover and bring to the boil then simmer for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Add the spinach, frozen peas and the rest of the stock, cover and bring to the boil again then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, puree, adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 493 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Calories 122 kcal
HEARTY PEA-AND-SPINACH SOUP
Heavy cream fashioned into a doily-inspired pattern on top of this soup will float for a considerable amount of time -- long enough to allow you to create patterns on individual servings and present them at the table. Ladle some of the soup into bowls in the kitchen, and place the remaining soup in a tureen for seconds. Decorate the surfaces of both before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes. Add stock, and bring to a boil.
- Add peas, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, puree pea mixture in a blender, filling no more than halfway and adding up to 2 tablespoons water to each batch to achieve desired consistency. Stir in lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Ladle soup into bowls.
- Fill a pastry or resealable plastic bag with cream. Snip off tip or corner of bag. Draw parallel horizontal lines across each serving of soup, spacing lines as desired.
- Starting at bottom, drag the tip of a wooden skewer upward through the rows of cream. Starting at top and spacing as desired, drag skewer downward through rows of cream. Repeat, reversing direction every other line. Serve immediately.
SPINACH AND PEA SOUP
This soup is delicious warm or chilled. If it's served warm, the frico bowls will soften and melt into the soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add stock, and bring to a boil.
- Add peas, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Working in 2 batches, puree pea mixture in a blender, filling no more than halfway and adding up to 2 tablespoons water to each batch to achieve desired consistency. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Toss greens with remaining teaspoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among frico bowls. Float a frico bowl on top of each soup. Serve immediately.
LEMONY PEA AND SPINACH SOUP
This verdant soup has nuance: Celery, leeks and vermouth provide grassy notes, just subtle enough so as not to obscure the delicate flavor of the peas. Bright and sunny - and hearty and comforting with the optional addition of pasta - it tastes like spring, but can be prepared perennially. Unlike many one-note blended pea soups, this one celebrates textures and flavors: Divide your soup across several bowls, then add a spoonful of pasta and a dollop of crème fraîche for bright tanginess. Because this light soup is vegetable-based, drizzle it with plenty of olive oil, for richness, and pile on as many fresh herbs as you can. Lemon zest is a garnish, but nonnegotiable for this dish to sparkle.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium. Add the leeks and celery, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the vermouth and garlic, and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high.
- Once it comes to a boil, add the frozen peas and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the spinach until wilted. Stir in the parsley.
- Working in batches, transfer to a high-power blender and purée until creamy. (A food processor or immersion blender would work as well, though may take a little longer.) Return to the pot and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Makes about 12 cups.)
- Divide among bowls. Add pasta, if using, then top with a dollop of crème fraiche. Drizzle generously - nay, recklessly! - with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pile of herbs; grate fresh lemon zest on top; and serve immediately.
CHILLED PEA AND SPINACH SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Freeze/Chill Quick & Easy High Fiber Spinach Pea Spring Summer Chill Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan simmer peas, spinach, sugar, tarragon, salt, and pepper in broth 15 minutes, or until peas are very tender. Purée soup in a blender until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in ice and 1/2 cup yogurt, stirring until ice is melted and soup is chilled. Divide soup between 2 bowls and top with remaining yogurt.
CHILLED PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the leek in the butter over moderate heat for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the broth, peas and seasonings and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, or until the peas are very tender. In a food processor, blend the mixture in batches until combined well. Let it cool. Chill the soup, covered, for at least 2 hours. Before serving, stir in cream and fresh mint. Garnish with mint sprigs. Correct the seasoning.
CHILLED YOGURT SOUP WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS
I don't know if you can call a cold soup comforting, but that's the word that this soup brings to my mind.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam the spinach until just wilted, about two minutes. Rinse with cold water, squeeze out excess water and chop. Set aside.
- In a mortar and pestle, combine the garlic and a generous pinch of salt; mash to a paste. Stir into the yogurt. Add the water, and stir together. Add the cumin seeds, and stir in the spinach and chickpeas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill several hours. If desired, add the lemon juice. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh dill or parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1036 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
CHILLED PEACH SOUP
Here's a peachy way to begin a lady's luncheon or brunch. This refreshing soup shared by Lane McLoud of Perry, Georgia stars her home state's premier fruit crop. The toasted almonds on top are a nice complement to the sweet-tart flavor. "A serving of this fruit soup is surprisingly filling," she writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the peaches, yogurt, lemon juice and extract; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with almonds and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your soup.
- Don't overcook the peas and spinach. They should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their bright green color.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will give your soup a rich, flavorful base.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
- Serve the soup chilled or at room temperature. This soup is perfect for a refreshing summer meal.
Conclusion:
Chilled pea and spinach soup is a delicious and refreshing summer soup. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This soup is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this chilled pea and spinach soup a try!
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