4.8 from 48 votes
Light and Tasty Pea Soup
A lighter and more fresh version of split pea soup. Perfect any time of year.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 oz pancetta (or bacon chopped, omit to make vegetarian)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 lb bag of organic frozen peas (if you can get your hands on fresh peas use a little less)
- 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- ⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp cream (optional, a splash)
Instructions
- Place the olive oil and pancetta/bacon in a heavy pan and fry for a few minutes, then remove pancetta/bacon pieces and set aside.
- Add the onion to the oil and sauté until it starts to brown, about 7 minutes or so.
- Next, add the peas, and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add the stock and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or so, or until peas are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth.
- If you are using pancetta/bacon, stir the pieces into the soup at this point. Serve plain, or with a dash or cream if desired.
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Notes
- Omit the pancetta and use vegetable stock to make this soup vegan.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bowl
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
518mg
(22%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
936IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 518mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 936IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.