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Green Pea Soup

Cultural Context

Green Pea Soup has roots in French cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting dish during spring when peas are in season. Traditionally, it showcases the vibrant flavor of fresh peas, which are celebrated for their sweetness and versatility. Today, variations exist worldwide, with some incorporating smoked meats or spices, making it a beloved dish across cultures.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium red onion
4 cups frozen peas
2 medium potatoes
1/4 cup fresh mint
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Drop 1 tablespoon of butter into a pot.

2

Add salt and black pepper to the pot.

3

Add chopped red onion and diced potatoes to the pot and mix.

4

Cover the pot and sweat the vegetables on medium to high heat for about 5-6 minutes.

5

Add fresh mint to the pot and stir.

6

Pour in enough cold water to cover the vegetables by about 1 cm.

7

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are very soft.

8

Turn off the heat and liquidize the soup using a blender.

9

If the soup is too thick, add a little more water to reach desired consistency.

10

Taste the soup and add more salt if needed.

11

Optionally, add a little cream or Tabasco for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Pea SoupSplit Pea Soup
Local Name: Soupe de petits pois

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