Description
Pea and Potato Soup is a comforting, creamy dish that combines the vibrant flavors of sweet green peas and hearty potatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a delightful appetizer, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. With its bright color and rich aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it warm with crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh green peas (or frozen)
- 2 large Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Stir in peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg