Best 12 Creamy Pea Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the velvety embrace of Creamy Pea Soup, a culinary symphony that harmonizes fresh peas, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream into a symphony of flavors. This classic comfort food, presented in three delectable variations, promises to warm your heart and nourish your soul. Dive into the classic Creamy Pea Soup, a timeless recipe that showcases the natural sweetness of peas, brought to life with a soffritto of onions and garlic, and enriched with vegetable broth and a hint of mint. For a luscious twist, try the Creamy Pea Soup with Bacon, where smoky bacon lends its savory charm, adding a layer of depth and umami to the velvety soup. And for those seeking a vegan delight, the Creamy Pea Soup (Vegan) beckons with its vibrant green hue, crafted with coconut milk and vegetable broth to create a rich and creamy texture that rivals its dairy-based counterparts. Whichever variation you choose, be prepared to be enveloped in a wave of creamy bliss, each spoonful a testament to the culinary magic that awaits within.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as a cook on a riverboat barge.-Sherry Smith, Salem, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 pound dried green split peas
2 quarts water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add onion and celery to drippings. Saute until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the peas, water, potatoes, ham, salt, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are very tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf., Cool slightly. Process in small batches in a blender until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CREAMY PEA SOUP



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A wonderful, creamy pea soup, a must try for pea soup lovers!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups dried split peas
8 cups water
1 ham bone
½ cup chopped shallots
½ cup chopped carrots
fresh celery leaves
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Place split peas, water, ham bone, shallots, carrots, celery leaves, bay leaf, salt, garlic and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham bone and the bay leaf. Dice the meat from the ham bone and set aside.
  • Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Process cream cheese with the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.
  • Add ham, and reheat. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 25.7 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 623.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CREAMY PEA SOUP



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I love this soup because it simply simmers by itself on the stovetop. People are surprised to hear that it has only 1 gram of fat per serving because the texture is so creamy. -Tracy Fay, Redmond, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
9 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery until tender. Stir in the water, peas, sweet potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until peas are tender. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree soup in batches. Return to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEA SOUP



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A savory soup seasoned to perfection. It's a lick-the-bowl-clean kind of recipe. For extra creaminess use any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend instead of Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Breeze

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Olive or avocado oil
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed
10 ounces fresh or frozen peas
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original OR any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, or more to taste
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups bread cubes
¼ cup olive oil or other neutral oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spread asparagus on a bare baking sheet. Drizzle with oil of choice and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast for 15 minutes, then set aside. If making croutons, reduce heat to 325 degrees F at this time.
  • Heat a large saucepan or pot medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp oil and shallot and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent. Reduce heat if garlic begins browning.
  • Add peas, vegetable broth and almond milk and season with salt and pepper once more.
  • Transfer soup to blender along with asparagus (reserve some for garnish if desired). Blend soup until creamy and smooth. Transfer back to pot and bring to medium heat and simmer.
  • Add nutritional yeast and whisk. Continue cooking until warmed through and simmering, then reduce heat to low.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
  • If serving with croutons, prep while soup is simmering by lowering oven heat to 325 degrees F.
  • Add bread cubes to a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and seasonings and pour over bread cubes and toss to combine. Season once more with a bit more garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss once more.
  • Spread on a clean baking sheet (or the one you used earlier) and bake or 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip/stir at the 10-minute mark to ensure even baking.
  • Serve soup with croutons and a touch of black pepper and/or vegan parmesan cheese. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a few days, though best when fresh.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 608.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CREAMY SPLIT PEA & LENTIL SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Split Pea & Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VeggieCook98

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry green lentils
2 cups dried split peas
4 cups vegetable broth
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • Cook your peas and lentils, in the water and broth in a large pot over medium heat for 90 minutes to two hours, or until soft. Do not drain. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, heat the oil. When heated, saute the onion, carrot, and celery with the bay leaves until soft. Make sure you remove the bay leaves.
  • Puree the vegetables in a blender until smooth. Move to a large pot. Puree the peas and lentils in batches in the blender until smooth. Add that to the vegetable puree, and cook over medium low heat until warm. Serve in bowls.
  • Enjoy!

CREAMY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This is a wonderful soup for a cold winter's night. My kids love it and ask for it all the time! Its great with fresh out-of-the-oven wheat bread. I often serve it with a dollop of cottage cheese (cools it down for the kids and adds protien). Enjoy!

Provided by asbusto

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 1 Cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dried split green peas
8 cups water
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic
1 cup instant potato flakes
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and sort peas.
  • 2. Bring water to a boil, add peas and reduce heat to simmer 20 minutes.
  • 3. Sauté vegetables, add to soup, and cook 5-7 minutes.
  • 4. Slowly stir in potato flakes and cream, bring back to a boil.
  • 5. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

CREAMY SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This is a thick, delicious vegetarian soup. Enjoy it on a cold night. You can use squash instead of sweet potatoes if you want.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pound)
6 cups water
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups chopped spinach leaves
1 cup half-and-half (or milk for a lighter version)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix peas, water, sherry sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and salt in a 4 quart crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10-11 hours until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in spinach, half and half, and dill.
  • Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 916.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 13.9

CREAMY VEGAN SPLIT PEA SOUP



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To me, this soup is ultimate cold-weather comfort food. The tahini and Bragg's add amazing depth of flavor. It makes a big batch and freezes wonderfully. Be sure to serve with a generous stack of wholewheat bread, and a green salad if you like.

Provided by White Rose Child

Categories     Beans

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups water
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
2 onions, chopped
1 head broccoli, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, sliced
2 zucchini, sliced (peel if desired)
1/2 cup tahini
3 -4 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine 6 cups of the water and split peas and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Stir occasionally so they don't stick on the bottom.
  • Add the vegetables and simmer another 30-45 minutes, until the peas are very soft (depends on the age of the peas).
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of water with the tahini and the remaining engredients. If your tahini is quite thick, do this in the food processor or blender, much easier. Stir the tahini mixture into the soup and serve.

FINNISH CREAMY PEA SOUP



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Make and share this Finnish Creamy Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     Beans

Time 13h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups dried split green peas, washed
8 cups water
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon prepared hot mustard
salt and pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream (35%)

Steps:

  • Soak pea overnight.
  • Rinse and Drain.
  • In a large pot, bring peas and water to boil over high heat and reduce to simmer until tender (60min).
  • Puree the soup and add butter, sal tand pepper, and mustard.
  • Cook, stirring oftne over medium heat, 10 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Serve with whipping cream.

CREAMY GREEN PEA SOUP WITH SMOKED SALMON



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This soup was fantastic. Very decadent tasting and definitely a meal for two people. Wonderful soup with crusty bread for a rainy afternoon. We found this recipe in a Dutch magazine called Aller Hande (AllerHande 12 2004).

Provided by IngridNL

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, cut into rings
15 g fresh dill, cut finely
450 g frozen green peas
500 ml chicken stock
225 g potatoes (1/2 inch cubes)
75 g cream cheese
100 g smoked salmon, in pieces

Steps:

  • In a soup pan, heat the oil.
  • Add the green onions and half of the dill, saute for 1 minute.
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons of peas.
  • Add the remainder of the peas and the chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Puree the soup using a handblender.
  • Add the potatoes and cook for about 12 minutes until soft.
  • Add the rest of the peas and the cream cheese, and simmer until the cheese has melted.
  • Add the smoked salmon and the dill and bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY PEA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4-8 servings 6.5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 medium shallots (about 5 ounces) minced (about 1 cup) or 1 medium leek, white and light green parts finely chopped.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds frozen peas (about 4 1/2 cups), partially thawed at room temperature for 10 minutes (see note above)
12 small leaves Boston lettuce (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter in large saucepan over low heat until foaming; add shallots or leeks and cook, covered, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds. Stirring constantly, gradually add chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 to5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process partially thawed peas until coarsely chopped, about 20 seconds. Add peas and lettuce to simmering broth. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and return to simmer; simmer 3 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer 2 minutes longer. 3. Working in 2 batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture into a large bowl. Rinse out and wipe the saucepan; return pureed mixture to saucepan and stir in cream. Heat mixture over low heat until it is hot, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Croutons make a nice topping for this soup.

"CREAMY" CAULIFLOWER-PEA SOUP



Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 stalks celery
2 scallions, chopped
1 medium cauliflower, chopped in 1-inch florets
1 tablespoon white miso, or 1 vegetable bouillon
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 teaspoons butter (optional) or Molly McButter to sprinkle on at end
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring the water to boil in a heavy pot. Add the onion, celery, scallions, cauliflower, salt, and miso. Return to boil. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Now add the peas, parsley, basil, sage. Return to boil, cover, and cool slightly. Puree the soup in a blender until creamy. I usually do not put butter in this soup. I put a little Molly McButter in my bowl of soup or add more salt-free seasoning. Return to the pot and reheat. Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peas: Fresh or frozen peas are best for this soup. Avoid using canned peas, as they can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Use good-quality stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Use a homemade stock if you have it, or choose a store-bought stock that is low in sodium.
  • Don't overcook the peas: Peas only need to be cooked for a few minutes, until they are tender but still bright green. Overcooking them will make them mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint, parsley, or chives, can add a burst of flavor to the soup. Stir them in just before serving.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This soup is perfect for dipping, so serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This creamy pea soup is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover peas. With its fresh, bright flavor and creamy texture, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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