How to Make Simple, Healthy Green Pea Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our recipe for Simple, Healthy Green Pea Soup! This delicious and nutritious soup is perfect for those looking for a light and refreshing meal that's quick and easy to prepare. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this green pea soup is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just looking for a tasty and wholesome soup to warm you up on a chilly day, this recipe is sure to hit t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill, or to taste
  • 1 (900 ml) carton chicken broth, or as needed
  • ⅓ cup milk (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot butter until golden and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir garlic into onions and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir peas and dill into onion mixture and pour in enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir milk into soup.
  • Purée soup with an immersion blender or pour pea soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Purée in batches until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 879mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 277mg