This post was first written in June 2013 and updated in June 2021.
Pea soup, a lovely quick and simple soup using frozen green peas and not a lot else. And at 16p a serving, a cheap family recipe.
How To Make Green Pea Soup
- Simmer frozen green peas in 500ml water for about 15 minutes.
- Whizz with a stick blender or in a liquidiser until smooth.
- Make a paste with a little flour and oil and stir into the soup.
- Whizz again and simmer very gently for a minute a two to cook off the flour.
- Stir in some milk. Use plant milk and your soup will be vegan
- Season with salt and pepper
Following Meal Plan 1?
If you are following Meal Plan 1, you are likely to need more calories at lunchtime, so use one or more of the cakes and bakes to follow the soup
Variations for Green Pea Soup
- Add a sprig or two of mint if you have any.
- Some big butter beans would be delicious in this, adding extra protein too
- If you prefer, you could use a plant milk
This is from Meal Plan 1, a complete 7 day plan for 2 adults. Containing 3 meals a day, plus snacks , all recipes and a shopping list
What Other Vegetable Soups Can I Make?
Spiced Parsnip Soup 17p a serving. Serve with tomato scone or herb bread
A lovely quick and simple soup using everyday ingredients
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Course: ,
Dinner
Lunch
Cuisine:
English
Nut Free
Vegetarian
Freezes Well
Servings: 2
Cost per portion 16p
Calories: 245kcal
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Instructions
- Simmer the peas in 500ml water for about 15 minutes.
- Click here to start a 15 minute timer
- Whizz with a stick blender or in a liquidiser until smooth.
- Make a paste with the flour and oil and stir into the soup.
- Whizz again and simmer very gently for a minute a two to cook off the flour.
- Stir in the milk. Use plant milk and your soup will be vegan
- Season with salt and pepper
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Notes
Add a sprig or two of mint if you have any. Add some red lentils or other pulses for extra nourishment, some big butter beans would be delicious in this
This is from Meal Plan 1, a complete 7 day plan for 2 adults. Contains 3 meals a day, plus snacks , all recipes and a shopping list
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pea Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
245
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
28
mg
1
%
Potassium
371
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
1037
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
50
mg
61
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi Erica
A redesign process has been taking place over the last few weeks. Some posts had some errors and I’m going through checking them all as we speak. The recipe card had been omitted in this post, and I’ve put it back now, so you can go on and make your soup
If you spot any more errors before I get there, I’d appreciate you letting me know, thanks. Sorry about the inconvenience
Hi Erica
A redesign process has been taking place. Some posts had some mistakes and I’m going through checking them all as we speak. The recipe card had been omitted in this post, and I’ve put it back now, so you can go on and make your soup
If you spot any more errors before I get there, I’d appreciate you letting me know, thanks. Sorry about the inconvenience
Hi, I can’t see the recipe for this, has this been removed as well as the lentil soup?
No, the cooking water is the stock, so leave it all in
Do you drain off the cooking water before you mash up the peas?
Absolutely love this soup… I make it very regularly now. So tasty. Thank you.