SPRING PEA SOUP

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Truly a soup for the pea lover, this recipe originated with an idea in an old cookbook about eating better to live longer. Sauteed potatoes add body to an easy soup with good texture and superb pea flavor. -Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced chives
Microgreens, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute potatoes in butter until lightly browned. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Add peas; cook until peas are tender, 5-8 minutes. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Sprinkle with chives and, if desired, microgreens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Amr Ana
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This soup is too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more liquid.


Riffat Hakim
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional herbs and spices.


Efe Ajayi
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with peas, carrots, and celery.


Mistu Ray
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I'm not a huge fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy.


Willis Brown
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of leftover carrots and celery, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Kevin Bourne
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Jessie
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Veer Chhetri
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!


Xerafina Roman
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


may Bay fam love your self
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, so I omitted it from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Nwayitelo Makhubelee
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This is my go-to recipe for pea soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tanisha Jerin Tania
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Meg Newbery
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This is the best pea soup recipe I've tried. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the ham adds a nice touch of smokiness.


Khloe Contreras
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I love that this soup is made with fresh peas. It gives it such a bright, vibrant flavor.


Prashant Saini
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Musawenkosi Radebe
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I added a little bit of chopped bacon to this soup and it was amazing! It really took the flavor up a notch.


Md Khalid
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time and freeze.


MD. RIFAT KHAN
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I've never been a huge fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make.


sawan ali
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This is one of the top pea soups I've ever had. The simplicity of the ingredients really lets the natural flavors shine through.