- 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.
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.
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
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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
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