Homemade Green Pea Soup
This Green Pea Soup is creamy, fresh, and ready in about 20 minutes. It’s made with frozen peas, onions, lettuce, and parsley for a clean, homemade flavor. The soup is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Serve it on its own or with a sandwich and garnish with Everything Bagel Seasoning or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
- 5 cups frozen or fresh green peas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce, iceberg or Romaine
- 4 parsley sprigs
- 2 cups water, homemade bone broth, chicken stock or vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning or toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with a little salt, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the shallot and cook another two minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bring the liquid (water or stock) to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the cooked onions, shallot, shredded lettuce, parsley, water or stock, and frozen peas. Season with a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower it to a simmer (right below the boiling point). Cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let the soup cool for a few minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, a regular blender, or a food processor, blend until smooth. If you're using a blender, blend in two or three batches.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, Everything Bagel Seasoning, or a small drizzle of sesame oil before serving.
Notes
To Make Vegan Pea Soup: Use water or vegetable stock instead of bone broth or chicken stock. Follow the recipe as written.
Storage and Freezing: Refrigerate the soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Leave room for expansion, label the containers with the date, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Garnishes: Garnish pea soup with croutons, Everything Bagel Seasoning, toasted sesame seeds, crispy onions, reserved whole peas, or a drizzle of sesame oil. Check packaged garnishes if the meal must be gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 176.8kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 8.1gTotal Fat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 227.9mgPotassium: 504.8mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 8.8g
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