Creamy Pea Soup

Looking for a soup that’s both wonderfully comforting and incredibly fresh? This Creamy Pea Soup might just become your new favorite! It’s vibrant, velvety smooth, and surprisingly simple to whip up right on your stovetop.

This dish truly highlights the humble pea, transforming it into a luxurious, satisfying meal. It’s perfect when you want something cozy and indulgent, yet still packed with those bright, fresh flavors.

Ingredients & What You’ll Need

• Green Peas (200gm): The main ingredient, bringing natural sweetness and a vibrant green color.
• Onion (1 no): Provides a savory base once it’s sautéed.
• Garlic Cloves (5): Plenty of garlic for a warm, aromatic kick that elevates the soup.
• Fresh Mint (10 leaves): Essential for that lovely, bright, and refreshing note. This will be used both in the soup and for a fresh finish.
• Coriander (5-6 sprigs): Adds another layer of fresh, herbaceous flavor, used for both cooking and garnish.
• Cooking Cream (3 tbsp): This is what gives the soup its luxurious, smooth creaminess.
• Butter (2 tsp): A touch of butter stirred in at the end adds richness and a silky texture.
• Room Temperature Water (200 ml + some more): Used initially to cook the peas and then later to adjust the soup’s consistency after blending.
• Olive Oil (2 tbsp): Perfect for sautéing the aromatics and for a final drizzle on top.
• Sugar (1 tsp): Just a tiny bit helps to balance the flavors and enhances the natural sweetness of the peas.
• Salt and Black Pepper: Season these to your taste; they are key for bringing all the flavors into harmony.

How to Cook Creamy Pea Soup

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then sauté them gently until they turn soft and golden brown.
2. Add Peas and Herbs: Sprinkle in salt and black pepper. Add the green peas, along with some fresh chopped mint, coriander, and the sugar.
3. Simmer the Mixture: Cook this mixture for a short while, allowing the flavors to meld. Then, pour in 200 ml of room temperature water and let the soup simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
4. Cool Before Blending: Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a while. This is important before transferring it to the blender.
5. Blend Until Smooth: Carefully transfer the cooled mixture into a blender. Blend until you achieve a wonderfully smooth, uniform paste.
6. Strain for Silkiness: For an ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality texture, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pan.
7. Adjust Consistency & Finish: Take the strained mixture in the pan and add some more water to reach your desired soup consistency. Give it a gentle boil. As soon as it starts to bubble, remove it from the heat and stir in the cooking cream and butter until fully melted and combined.
8. Garnish and Serve: Stir in some additional chopped mint and coriander for a final burst of freshness. Ladle the soup into bowls, and for a beautiful finish, garnish each serving by drizzling a little cream and olive oil on top. Serve your delicious Creamy Pea Soup hot and enjoy!

My Best Tips for Success!

• Don’t Rush the Cooling: It’s really important to let the cooked pea mixture cool down before blending. Blending hot liquids can create a lot of pressure in your blender.
• Strain for Super Smoothness: While you could skip straining, I highly recommend it if you want that truly velvety, restaurant-quality texture. It makes all the difference!
• Adjust Water for Your Perfect Consistency: After you strain the soup, you’ll have a thick base. This is your chance to add more water to reach your preferred soup consistency – whether you like it thicker or thinner.
• Fresh Herbs are Key: Don’t skip the fresh mint and coriander, especially the additions at the end. They provide a bright, fresh contrast to the soup’s richness.
• Garnish Makes a Difference: Drizzling a little extra cream and olive oil, along with fresh herbs, on top isn’t just for looks. It adds an extra layer of richness and aroma right before you take that first spoonful.

How To Make This a Keto-Friendly Recipe?

If you wanted to make a pea-like soup keto-friendly, you would likely need to:

1. Significantly reduce or eliminate green peas, perhaps substituting with a very small amount for color/flavor, or using a very low-carb vegetable base like cauliflower or zucchini.
2. Replace the sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener.
3. Monitor onion and garlic quantities closely if carb limits are very strict.

Bringing It All Together

This Creamy Pea Soup is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly spectacular. With its delicate sweetness from the peas, the fresh aroma of mint and coriander, and that luxurious creamy finish, it’s a delightful dish that’s both comforting and light. You’ll love how quickly it comes together, making it a fantastic option for any day of the week.