Cheesy pea soup

A reinvention of pea soup. The sweetness of peas and the salty creaminess of cheese form a perfect balance. Pea skins are rich in fibre, but when blended give a silky texture. The cheese not only flavours but emulsifies the soup, giving it body. A quick, simple, yet special dish for weekdays.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Stick blender
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Chop the onion and garlic.

Tip: Cut the onion as finely as possible so it softens quickly.
2

Sauté the onion in oil, throw in the garlic, then the peas. Sweat for 2-3 minutes.

Tip: The pea skins soften with heat, but acids destroy the colour (chlorophyll), so don't cook too long.
3

Pour in the stock, cook for 10 minutes (until peas are soft).

Tip: Frozen peas need very little time.
4

Blend the soup.

Tip: Pea skins can sometimes remain chunky. If you want a very silky soup, pass it through a sieve.
5

Add the cream and grated cheese. Stir until the cheese melts, but do not boil.

Tip: Cheese proteins can curdle at high temperatures and become rubbery, so just melt it in.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use tinned peas?
Not recommended, as their texture and taste (due to heat treatment) do not give a fresh, bright result. Frozen is best.
The cheese clumped, why?
You put it in soup that was too hot, or didn't stir enough. Add cheese slowly while stirring constantly.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Green peas (frozen)
  • 150 g Grated cheese (e.g. Cheddar)
  • 1 piece Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 800 ml Vegetable stock
  • 100 ml Whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper