Pea soup, a delectable dish relished worldwide, offers a burst of flavors and an abundance of nutrients. Its versatility allows it to be a comforting meal on cold nights or a refreshing treat on warm afternoons. Whether you prefer a classic, chunky consistency or a smooth, creamy texture, there is a pea soup recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. From selecting the perfect peas to choosing the right ingredients and cooking techniques, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate pea soup, leaving you and your loved ones savoring every delicious spoonful.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S PEA SOUP
My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it once and you'll be hooked. -Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven. , Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan. , For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth. , Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Freeze Option: Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
QUICK PEA SOUP
This brightly colored, fresh-tasting soup is one of our daughter's favorites," writes Paula Zsiray of Logan, Utah. "She purees it in the blender in just seconds, then 'zaps' a mugful in the microwave until heated through."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place peas and 1/4 cup milk in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan., Add pepper and, if desired, salt; stir in remaining milk. Cook over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts :
SPLIT PEA SOUP
With only 20 minutes of prep time and just seven ingredients, this soup will cure your cravings for a cozy, soul-warming meal without a ton of work. Split pea and ham soup is just about the easiest, least fussy soup you'll ever make, and this time-tested recipe is one you'll come to rely on whenever you need a comforting meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat peas and water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
- Stir in onion, celery and pepper. Add ham bone. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove ham bone; remove ham from bone. Trim excess fat from ham; cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Stir ham and carrots into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg
FRESH PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.
ENGLISH PEA SOUP
Provided by Michael Boodro
Categories project, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil 1 quart well-salted water in a large pot. Add peas; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. (Go by taste rather than time.) Strain peas, saving blanching water, and place them in a bowl of ice water. Puree peas in batches with a little blanching water and pass through a fine sieve or food mill into a large saucepan. Blend, thin with a little hot water if necessary and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon slices on a sheet pan until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels. Keep oven on.
- Place bread cubes on the same pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to pick up bacon drippings. Bake until crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
- With a knife, peel and segment tangerines over a bowl to catch the juices. Set aside.
- To serve: Reheat soup over medium heat. Lightly crumble bacon into 4 soup bowls. Add croutons, tangerine segments and a little juice. Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a mint sprig. Ladle in the soup and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PEA SOUP (FROM CANNED PEAS) WARM OR CHILLED
Serve this hot or chilled. If serving hot, just omit the yogurt. From Taste of Home's 2005 Quick Cooling Annual Recipes
Provided by Cake Baker
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, saute' onion and garlic in oil until tender. Remove from heat.
- 2. Stir in peas, broth, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
- 3. Place half of the mixture at a time in a blender; cover and process until pureed.
- At this point, return to saucepan and heat thoroughly.
- * If serving cold, add all the pureed mixture to the blender and add the yogurt; puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
FRESH PEA SOUP
This soup is known in France as Potage Saint-Germain, a name that comes from a suburb of Paris where peas used to be cultivated in market gardens. If fresh peas are not available, use frozen peas, but thaw and rinse them before use. Croutons make an excellent garnish!
Provided by Lizz C.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
- Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
EASY PEA SOUP
One of my regular near-instant meals is pea soup, which I make by tossing sliced scallions in a little garlic-infused oil (or using regular olive oil and mincing a clove of garlic into it) and then by adding peas from the freezer.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories one pot, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a saucepan over medium-low heat, and add oil and scallions. Stir until heated, then add frozen peas. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
- Add 3 cups boiling water and stock concentrate to taste. Cover, and cook at a lively simmer until peas are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool until no longer steaming.
- Transfer soup to a blender. Add cheese, and purée until mixture is very smooth. Serve immediately or, if desired, reheat to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EASY SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is right off the Sunny Select Bag of Peas. It's lighter in calories and fat then most split pea recipes. Delicious!
Provided by -Sheri-
Categories Onions
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse peas, add water, and bring to a boil simmering for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
- Add remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer, covered 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft.
- Remove bone and slice up meat adding it to soup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 25.9, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen peas: Fresh peas are best when in season, but frozen peas are a great option when fresh peas are not available.
- Choose a flavorful broth: The type of broth you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your soup. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or ham broth.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your soup. You can use any type of vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste your soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other herbs and spices.
- Serve with a garnish: A garnish can add a pop of color and flavor to your soup. Some good options include chopped parsley, chives, or bacon bits.
Conclusion:
Pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a bowl of soup that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pea soup a try.
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