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Creamy green pea soup with fresh parsley
Simple and delicious green pea soup with fresh parsley

Fresh Green Pea Soup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Soups
The secret to perfect green pea soup is preserving the green color and natural sweetness. This dish is the essence of spring: tender peas receive short heat treatment to keep their vibrant color and crisp, sweet character. Cream and butter make the finish velvety.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot
  • Blender
  • Strainer (optional)
  • Cutting board and knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice onion, crush garlic. Shell peas if fresh (no need to thaw if frozen).

Tip: Frozen peas can go straight into the pot.
2 ✓

Melt butter in pot, sauté onion until soft but not browned.

Tip: Butter adds the essential sweet, creamy flavor base.
3 ✓

Add garlic, stir, then add peas. Toss in butter for 1-2 mins.

Tip: Short sautéing intensifies pea flavor before liquid is added.
4 ✓

Add broth, salt, pepper. Boil, then simmer.

Tip: White pepper is preferred in light soups to avoid visible black specks.
5 ✓

Cook 10-12 mins until peas are just tender. Taste one: skin should be soft but color bright green.

Tip: Overcooked peas lose color and taste starchy.
6 ✓

Remove from heat, blend until smooth.

Tip: Pass through a sieve for elegance to remove skins.
7 ✓

Stir in cream, heat briefly. Do not boil!

Tip: Boiling can curdle the cream.
8 ✓

Serve hot with parsley and perhaps croutons.

Tip: A drop of lemon juice highlights sweetness.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use canned peas?
Not recommended. Canned peas are dull in color and taste 'cooked'. Use frozen if fresh isn't available.
How to keep it green?
Don't overcook! Chlorophyll degrades with prolonged heat, turning the soup grey-brown.
How to thicken without flour?
The starch in the peas thickens it, or you can boil a potato in it.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Green Peas (Fresh or Frozen)
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch White Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley (for garnish)