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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Creamy Spanish Pea Soup

Cultural Context

Creamy Spanish Pea Soup, or Sopa de Guisantes, hails from Spain, where fresh peas are celebrated in springtime dishes. This soup showcases the vibrant flavors of seasonal produce, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. While traditionally made creamy with dairy, modern variations may include plant-based alternatives, making it accessible to a wider audience.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
green peas
onion
garlic
vegetable broth
heavy cream
olive oil
salt
black pepper
fresh mint
lemon juice
potatoes
carrots
bay leaves
paprika

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes.

5

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

6

Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

7

Stir in green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

8

Remove bay leaves and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

9

Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.

10

Add fresh mint and lemon juice, blending briefly to incorporate.

11

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sopa de GuisantesSpanish Pea Soup
Local Name: Sopa de guisantes cremosa

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