Broccoli and Pea Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
159 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
North American
Broccoli and Pea Soup
Description
The Broccoli and Pea Soup uses a base of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic to build flavor before adding vegetable stock and diced potatoes. The potatoes help thicken the soup and provide creaminess when blended. Broccoli florets and peas add vegetal sweetness and vibrant green tones. Fresh basil leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten the soup, balancing its richness with herbal and citrus notes. Seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes adds subtle complexity and mild heat.
The vegetables are cooked until tender, then pureed to create a smooth, velvety texture. Serving the soup hot with peas and pea shoots garnished on top adds a fresh pop of peas’ sweetness and a crisp texture contrast. This soup is well suited to a light lunch or starter, offering a comforting yet fresh vegetable flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced (1 cup, medium
- 2 celery diced (1 cup, stalks
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 russet potato diced (1 cup, medium
- 1 broccoli cut into florets (about 4 cups, head
- 2 cups peas frozen
- ½ cup basil leaves
- ½ lemon juice of
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- peas for garnish, fresh
- pea shoots for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion, garlic and celery. Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add the vegetable stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook until potatoes are becoming tender, about 6 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook 4 more minutes.
- Add the peas, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook for 1 minute, or until the broccoli is fork tender.
- Remove from the heat, and use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Alternately, transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches.
- Serve hot, garnished with peas and pea shoots.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1141IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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