Pea Soup (Print)
Silky pea soup with sautéed onion, carrots and celery, fresh herbs and a creamy swirl. Serve with crusty bread.
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 1 celery stalk, diced
06 - 3 cups frozen or fresh green peas (about 500 g)
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth (about 1 L)
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Crème fraîche or plain yogurt (for topping)
12 - Croutons or crusty bread
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in the garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add the peas, vegetable broth, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
04 - Use an immersion blender to purée the soup directly in the pot until smooth, or transfer in batches to a standard blender and blend until creamy.
05 - Return the puréed soup to the pot if using a standard blender. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Heat through if needed.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with a swirl of crème fraîche and extra parsley if desired. Serve with croutons or crusty bread on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns a bag of frozen peas into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.
- The color alone will make you feel virtuous, even if you eat the whole pot yourself.
02 -
- Hot soup in a standard blender can explode if you fill it too full, so always blend in small batches and hold the lid down with a towel.
- For a silkier result, push the blended soup through a fine mesh sieve before serving, it is an extra step but transforms the texture completely.
03 -
- If your soup tastes thin or bland, try simmering it uncovered for 5 extra minutes to concentrate the flavors before you add the final seasoning.
- A tiny drizzle of really good olive oil on top of each bowl right before serving adds a richness that makes people ask what your secret is.