Indulge in an explosion of flavors with our delightful green pea soup recipe. This creamy and vibrant soup is not only incredibly easy to make, but also packed with the goodness of fresh green peas, tangy tarragon, and vibrant pea sprouts. As a bonus, we've included a tantalizing variation using fresh mint and zesty lemon, offering a refreshing twist to this classic dish. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day or a vibrant addition to your lunch menu, our green pea soup is sure to delight your taste buds.
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SIMPLE HEALTHY GREEN PEA SOUP
Recovering from surgery and a bad case of strep throat, I threw this together to aid my body through recovery. Eating this soup is a great way to pack in the nutrients. Light, clean, filling, and full of flavor. My kids love it. I just add a little milk to cool it down so they can eat it right away.
Provided by Zebraf301
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until golden and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir garlic into onions and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir peas and dill into onion mixture and pour in enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir milk into soup.
- Puree soup with an immersion blender or pour pea soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 878.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
GREEN PEA SOUP WITH TARRAGON & PEA SPROUTS
A lovely spring recipe from "Bon Appétit" (April 2009) by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place 1 cup peas in microwave-safe bowl; set aside. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden and almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add remaining peas, 4 cups broth, and 2 tablespoons tarragon; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil until flavors blend and peas are tender, about 7 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender until completely smooth. Return soup to same saucepan. Bring to simmer and thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon. Season with pepper.
- Cook reserved 1 cup peas in microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
- Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle lightly with yogurt. Sprinkle whole peas over and garnish with pea sprouts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 14.5, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 10.3
GREEN PEA SOUP
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Time 25m
Yield 4 (1 1/4 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over moderately-low heat. Add the onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, tarragon, salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook just until defrosted.
- In a blender, puree the soup in 2 batches until very smooth. If serving hot, return the soup to the pot and bring just to a simmer. If serving cold, transfer to the refrigerator to chill. Ladle into bowls. Stir the yogurt so that it is smooth and top each serving with a swirl of yogurt.
FRESH PEA SOUP WITH TARRAGON
Steps:
- In a saucepan cook onion in butter, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until tender. Add peas and broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until peas are tender. Stir in tarragon.
- In a blender purée soup until smooth and pour through a coarse sieve back into pan. Heat soup over moderate heat until hot and remove pan from heat. Add white pepper and salt to taste and stir in all but 2 teaspoons buttermilk.
- Divide soup between 2 bowls and gently spoon half of remaining buttermilk onto each serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh peas. Fresh peas have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen or canned peas. If you can't find fresh peas, frozen peas are a good substitute.
- Don't overcook the peas. Overcooked peas will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Add fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as tarragon and thyme, add a lot of flavor to the soup. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
- Serve the soup immediately. Pea soup is best served immediately, while it is still hot. You can also store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Green pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful soup, give this green pea soup recipe a try.
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