Healthy Dinner Idea #2
Healthy Pea Soup
Healthy Pea Soup
Pea soup is a easy, nutritious meal that is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to make quick healthy meals packed with veggies! Pea soup is both heart-healthy and satisfying, and a wonderful fresh tasting spring recipe. It’s also incredibly versatile, as you can add additional seasonings, spices or toppings to suit your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for batch cooking, and can be made in large quantities and frozen so it’s ready when you need it. It’s ideal for busy people seeking a quick, nourishing, and budget-friendly meal.
Ingredients
900g of frozen peas
2 Chopped leeks (or white onions if you don’t have leeks available)
2 vegetable stock cubes
1 tbs olive oil
1 garlic clove (chopped)
50ml double cream
Notes
- Prep time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Serves: 6
This soup freezes well so it’s great for making in large batches and meal prepping. Serve with warm crusty bread or change things up with the optional toppings and spices below.
Toppings & Spice
Change this recipe up each time you make it with different toppings, seasonings or spices!
- Adding some fresh mint leaves into the soup before blending makes a fresh and light pea and mint soup, prefect for spring and summer.
- Or you can add fried pancetta on top of the soup to contrast the peas with the saltiness of the pancetta for a filling dinner
- Or try mixing in some chili flakes to give your soup a kick!
Method
- Chop the leeks (or onions if using) and and fry with the chopped garlic and olive oil in a large soup pan for 5 minutes on a medium high heat
- Once the leeks have begun to soften, add the peas and stir well
- Mix the 2 stock cubes into 1 litre of boiling water and pour over the veg, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.
- Using a sick blender (or regular blender), blend the soup until completely smooth
- Once the soup is smooth, pour in the double cream and stir.
Easy Pea-sy
This pea soup recipe is the ultimate quick and easy one-pot meal, perfect for busy days when you need something nutritious and healthy with minimal effort. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in just one pot, it’s a hassle-free recipe that comes together in no time.
