Continental · serves 2

Green Pea Soup

Peas, an onion, some cream. Nothing else needed and nothing else wanted.

25 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Soften the onion in oil a minute, then garlic, peas and water.
  2. Boil, salt, then simmer until the peas are properly soft.
  3. Blend and strain if you want it silky — skip the straining if you don't mind texture.
  4. Cream stirred in, butter and pepper in the bowl.

Questions people ask about Green Pea Soup

How long does Green Pea Soup take?

About 25 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What is the one thing to get right in Green Pea Soup?

Blend and strain if you want it silky — skip the straining if you don't mind texture.

What can I use instead of peas in Green Pea Soup?

Use frozen peas are better than fresh here and need no thawing.

Can I make Green Pea Soup ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Green Pea Soup vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Green Pea Soup?

Bread, potatoes or a simple salad. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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