Immerse yourself in the culinary delight of sweet pea soup, a vibrant and flavorful dish that bursts with the essence of spring. This quintessential comfort food is a symphony of tender peas, aromatic herbs, and a creamy broth that warms the soul. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our guide will lead you through the steps of creating an exceptional sweet pea soup that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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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
SWEET POTATO SPLIT PEA SOUP
My husband found this in one of our neighborhood papers and asked me if we could try it. All I can say is this was yummy, and has moved into the true conferred food corner of my hart.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h21m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large pot over low heat, add oil, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, garlic, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika, stirring to combine. Cook 5-10 minutes till onions, and celery start to soften.
- Add split peas, stock, water, bouillon, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes.
- At this point you can serve it as is for chunky soup or puree it in batches for a creamer soup.
PUREED SPINACH AND SWEET PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT CREAM
Provided by Reggie Southerland
Categories appetizer
Time 52m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute onions in the butter in a large soup pot over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent onions from sticking until they begin to soften about 10 minutes. Add garlic, lower the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in spinach and saute until wilted about 5 minutes more. Add peas and the stock to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove soup from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Using a food processor puree soup in small batches (use a second bowl to pour puree in until all soup is pureed). Place puree back into pot, add cream and bring to simmer over low heat.
- To serve, ladle soup into 4 large bowls and top with about 3 tablespoons of the fresh mint cream.
- In a bowl, using a whisk, combine all ingredients until smooth.
MOOSEWOOD GOLDEN SPLIT PEA AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
I wanted to save this before I tried it. It is a bit different from the other Moosewood Golden Split Pea Sweet Potato Soup already posted on Zaar. This came from a January 1992 Bon Appetit article on the Moosewood Restaurant.
Provided by Marysdottir
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and jalapeno and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in ginger and next 4 ingredients and cook 1 minute.
- Mix in 7 cups water, sweet potatoes and split peas.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer about 1.5 hours until potatoes and peas are very tender.
- Whisk soup vigorously for a smoother texture and thin with additional water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each serving with a tablespoon of yogurt, a lime slice and some cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 13.7
MINTED SWEET PEA AND SPINACH SOUP
This rich, elegant soup is a perfect beginning for an important dinner. Try to use fresh mint! English and also French recipe.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories European
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 1/2 quarts, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pot.
- Add the chopped onions, cover, and cook over low heat until tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain the spinach and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Pour the stock into the pot, stir in the peas and spinach, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until peas are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Pull the mint leaves from their stems; there should be 2 cups loosely packed leaves.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- When peas are tender, add mint to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Pour the soup through a strainer, reserving liquid, and transfer the solids to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, or use a food mill fitted with the medium disc (or just use the handy dandy blender).
- Add 1 cup of the cooking stock and process until smooth.
- Return pureed soup to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream and additional cooking liquid, aboout 1 cup, until the soup is of the desired consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, simmer briefly to heat through, and serve immediately.
SWEET PEA SOUP WITH COCONUT AND GINGER
Coconuts are widely available throughout Comoros, and you will find them used in all sorts of dishes, including soups like this one, which is both easy to make and impressive to serve. The coconut milk not only offers the soup great flavor but also makes it very creamy without using any dairy, adding it to the list of wonderful vegan recipes in this book.
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Warm the oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, cayenne, and salt to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Add the water and the coconut milk and increase the heat to high. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and add the peas. Cook just until the peas are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in the jar of a regular blender. Season the soup to taste with salt and ladle into bowls. Top with cilantro leaves, if you like. Serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days and rewarmed in a pot set over low heat (stir while you heat).
SWEET SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is a meatless version of one of my split pea soups. Made thicker, it can be used as a sweet accompaniment to a plate of Basmati rice and assorted Indian breads.
Provided by NEHAIGHT
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 9h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak peas overnight in ample water. Drain before using in the recipe.
- Pour peas and beef broth into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until peas begin to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in roasted garlic, carrot, onion, curry powder, clove, and hoisin sauce. Simmer covered, stirring occasionally for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, adding water as needed while it cooks. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 561.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CHILLED MINTED SWEET PEA SOUP
Enjoy this chilled minted soup made using sweet peas - perfect for a side.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions in butter, stirring frequently, until tender. Add peas and broth; heat to simmering. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool 20 minutes.
- In blender, place pea mixture, buttermilk, chopped mint and salt. Cover; blend on medium-high speed about 1 minute, stopping frequently to scrape sides, until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until well chilled. Garnish individual servings with crème fraîche, mint leaves and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg
SPLIT PEA AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Potato Low Fat Quick & Easy Low Cal Wheat/Gluten-Free Winter Healthy Vegan
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stovetop method: Soak the peas in water to cover overnight. Drain and rinse. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot. Add soaked peas, sweet potato slices and cardamom pods. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for an hour. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garam masala and cumin and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. When sweet potatoes and peas are tender, add the spiced onions to the pot. Stir and cook 5 minutes more. Remove cardamom pods and season the soup with lemon, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Slow cooker method: Place peas, broth, sweet potato and cardamom pods in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, adding additional broth or water to thicken if needed. When ready to serve, heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garam masala and cumin and cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the spiced onions to the slow cooker. Stir, cover and cook 15 minutes longer on high heat. Remove cardamom pods and season the soup with lemon, cayenne and pepper.
SMOKY SWEET PEA SOUP
This soup is so fragrant and yummy! Chipotle chili adds a delicious smoky flavor, but the soup is mild in spice. This is my favorite soup; it is so easy to make, you must give it a try!
Provided by Chelsea
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until the garlic has softened, about 2 minutes more. Pour in the water along with the chipotle pepper, bay leaf, bouillon, and vinegar. Add the peas, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat, and discard the chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Carefully puree the soup until silky smooth in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender right in the saucepan. Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 223.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option when fresh peas are not available. Avoid canned peas, as they can be mushy and have a metallic taste.
- Choose a good quality vegetable broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the peas. Peas should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked peas will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add fresh herbs to the soup. Fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or chives, can add a lot of flavor to the soup. Add them at the end of cooking so that they retain their flavor.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Sour cream or yogurt can add a creamy richness to the soup. It can also help to balance out the sweetness of the peas.
Conclusion:
Sweet pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With a few simple tips, you can make a sweet pea soup that is both flavorful and nutritious.
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