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Light and Easy Sweet Pea Soup

A super easy light, and delicious sweet pea soup that's ready in only 20 minutes! Creamy, healthy and low calorie. Serve with crispy bacon and crusty bread for dunking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 (1-cup servings)
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 cup hot vegetable stock
  • 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional for garnish: 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until tender (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low, add garlic and peas, and cook just until warm and tender (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Transfer onion and pea mixture to a blender. Add vegetable stock, almondmilk, and nutmeg. Puree until smooth and combined.
  3. Taste, and then season with salt and pepper, as necessary.
  4. Serve warm soup in individual bowls and garnish each with crumbled bacon and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Add fresh herbs such as basil or mint
  • Top with chives or sour cream for extra tang
  • Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk
  • Omit bacon to be vegetarian and vegan-friendly
  • This soup will keep in the fridge for around 3 days or can be frozen in suitable containers

Nutrition Information

Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Vitamin C 26.7mg (30%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 30%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.