Super Quick Green Pea Soup

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.

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

Add sliced leek, chopped celery, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in frozen green peas and vegetable stock; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.

Return the soup to the pot and stir in cream cheese or thick yoghurt.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot.

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