The humble pea soup, a culinary delight concocted from canned peas, offers a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in both warm and chilled variations. Whether you seek a hearty and comforting meal on a chilly day or a refreshing and light option for a warm afternoon, this versatile soup delivers. This article will guide you through the culinary world of pea soup, providing a collection of tantalizing recipes that cater to your culinary preferences, allowing you to savor the delectable flavors of this classic dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK SWEET PEA SOUP
Homemade pea soup is less than 30 minutes away, with canned sweet peas, bagged spinach and chicken broth as time savers. Blending early in the preparation so the soup purees all at once in only one batch, keeps it simple too.
Provided by Del Monte
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Del Monte
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion about 10 minutes or until lightly browned and soft, stirring frequently.
- Blend onion, peas, spinach, lemon juice, thyme and 2 cups chicken broth in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Return to same saucepan. Stir in remaining broth. Gently heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream, if desired. Heat over low heat about 1 minute. DO NOT BOIL. Garnish with garlic croutons, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1571.3 mg, Sugar 13 g
SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
- Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
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
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.
COLD PEA SOUP WITH HERBED OIL SWIRL
Creamy, cold, and refreshing, this pretty green soup is the perfect way to start a warm weather dinner party.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Soup/Stew Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Yogurt Pea Spring Summer Healthy Freeze/Chill Chill Dinner Small Plates
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 cups water, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Add peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in yogurt. Purée soup in a blender or in the pot using an immersion blender, thinning with water if soup is too thick, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a resealable container, cover, and chill at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Divide soup among bowls and top each with a swirl of Herbed Olive Oil.
- Do Ahead
- The soup can be made and chilled for up to 2 days.
CHILLED PEA SOUP SHOOTERS
Enjoy pea soup in a whole new way! The garnish is curried crab, which will catch everyone by surprise. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the peas, broth, mint, lime juice, cumin and salt in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add yogurt; process until blended. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mint, lime juice, oil, curry paste and salt. Add crabmeat; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving., To serve, pour soup into shot glasses; garnish with crab mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHILLED (CANNED OR FRESH) PEA AND MINT SOUP
Posted for Zaar World Tours: A chilled soup for those sultry summer evenings. Please note that if using frozen peas then the amount required will be half that of the fresh peas. Vegetable stock can be substituted for the chicken stock if a vegetarian version is required. Cook time INCLUDES chilling time. REGION: France.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Shell the fresh peas.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and gently saute the onion until it is soft but not brown.
- Remove the onion mixture from the heat and mix in the milk, stock, peas, 2-3 mint sprigs, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, Stirring regularly (if using frozen peas add them now, straight from frozen, no need to thaw them first).
- Simmer, covered for about 30 minutes or until the peas are really tender. Let it cool just a little bit, then purée the mixture using a food processor , blender or by rubbing though a fine sieve.
- Add fresh cream to the purée, mix well and then chill for 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, garnished with sprigs of fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 248.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 10.9, Protein 14.5
CREAM OF PEA SOUP
Field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah suggests, "This creamy soup is nice for supper on a chilly night. It's so simple to make with canned peas."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain peas, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place peas and liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, pepper and sage until blended. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in milk and pureed peas; heat through. Garnish with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, use a blender or immersion blender to puree some of the peas before adding them to the soup.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
- To make a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the ham or bacon. You can also add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- This soup is also delicious served chilled, making it a perfect summer meal.
- To add a bit of extra flavor, you can stir in some grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon just before serving.
Conclusion:
Pea soup made from canned peas is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It's a great way to use up leftover peas, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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