- Can I use tinned peas?
- Better not. Tinned taste and colour aren't right for this fresh style soup. Frozen is perfect though!
- Soup became too sweet.
- Peas are naturally sweet. Counterbalance with a little lemon juice or more salt.
Spring pea soup
The sweetness of young green peas is one of spring's best gifts. This soup celebrates the peas' natural sugar content, completed by onion and cream. Simple, quick, yet refined dish, which mint or parsley freshness can elevate to a new level. The pea skins provide thickness, the inside the flavour.
Ingredients
500
g
Green peas (fresh or frozen)
1
head
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
3
g
Butter
800
ml
Vegetable stock
150
ml
Single cream (cooking cream)
1
bunch
Fresh parsley
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Ground white pepper
Shopping List (0)
Equipment Needed
- Saucepan.
- Stick blender.
- Sieve (optional).
Allergen Information
Milk
Celery (in the stock)
Instructions
1
✓
Finely chop onion and garlic. Measure out peas.
2
✓
Melt butter, and sweat onion until soft. Add garlic for a minute.
Tip: Do not brown, just sweat, so soup colour remains bright.
3
✓
Pour in peas, toss, then add stock. Cook 10-12 minutes until peas are tender.
Tip: Careful not to overcook! If pea skins separate and colour fades, it's overcooked.
4
✓
Remove from heat. Add parsley, and blend until smooth. If you want it very silky, pass through sieve to remove pea skins.
Tip: Do not cook parsley (or mint), add only at the end to keep taste fresh.
5
✓
Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper, and warm through (do not boil).
6
✓
Serve sprinkled with a few whole peas or toasted almonds.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 head Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 g Butter
- 800 ml Vegetable stock
- 150 ml Single cream (cooking cream)
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground white pepper