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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Pea Soup
Silky blended peas with a whisper of mint and garlic — bright green, naturally sweet, and surprisingly elegant for something this quick to pull together.
No common allergens detected
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Good to know
- One-pot
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Pour the entire can of peas, including the liquid, into a medium saucepan.
- 2
Add the chicken or vegetable broth and the garlic powder to the saucepan.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 3 minutes to warm through.
- 4
Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Blend until perfectly smooth and velvety.
- 5
Return the soup to the pot if using a stand blender. Stir in the dried mint or thyme and black pepper.
- 6
Taste for salt, heat for 1 more minute, and serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.
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74/100
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Nutrition
per serving85
Calories
10 g
Protein
0 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Split pea soup is built on dried peas simmered with a smoked pork bone or bacon until the peas break down completely, thickening the soup on their own without any added starch. It's a long-standing pantry staple precisely because dried peas, onion, and a bit of smoked meat keep well and turn into a filling meal with little more than time on the stove.
Listahan note
This version simmers the split peas low and slow until they collapse fully into the broth, since a shorter cook leaves the peas intact and the soup thin instead of thick and rustic.
Technique cues
- Sweating onion, carrot, and celery before adding the peas and stock builds an aromatic base that plain water alone wouldn't provide.
- Simmering split peas for a full hour or more, uncovered enough to reduce slightly, is what breaks them down into a naturally thick soup.
- A smoked ham hock or bacon added early infuses the broth with smokiness that dried peas alone can't replicate.
- Stirring occasionally toward the end prevents the thickened peas from catching and scorching on the bottom of the pot.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Prep any side dishes while Pea Soup finishes with the chicken or vegetable broth — the hands-off cook time is the window to use. The simmer step is what sets the pace here.
- Make-ahead
- Pea Soup reheats well, so cooking it a day ahead and finishing it just before serving is a reasonable way to spread out the work. This one leans on the chicken or vegetable broth. Plan around the simmer; that's the slow part.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Pea Soup reheats well covered on the stove or in the oven with a splash of liquid; avoid the microwave, which tends to toughen the chicken or vegetable broth on a fast reheat. Everything else is quick — the simmer is the one step that takes real time.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Deglaze the pan used for Pea Soup with a splash of water or broth right after cooking — it lifts the browned bits before they dry on and saves scrubbing later. This one leans on the chicken or vegetable broth. The simmer step is what sets the pace here.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
1 can sweet peas
Flavor support
Purpose: can sweet peas supports the balance of Pea Soup and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Main protein or body
Purpose: cup chicken or vegetable broth gives Pea Soup its main substance and carries the seasoning.
Handling: Pat dry, cut evenly, and season before cooking so browning or sauce coverage is consistent.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1/2 tsp dried mint or thyme
Flavor support
Purpose: tsp dried mint or thyme supports the balance of Pea Soup and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Aromatic base
Purpose: tsp garlic powder creates the savory foundation before stronger ingredients are added.
Handling: Wash, trim, and cut evenly so the pieces cook at the same pace.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1/2 tsp black pepper
Aromatic base
Purpose: tsp black pepper creates the savory foundation before stronger ingredients are added.
Handling: Wash, trim, and cut evenly so the pieces cook at the same pace.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Pull any ham hock meat off the bone and stir it back into the soup once the bone has given up its flavor.
- Pea soup thickens further as it cools, so thin leftovers with a splash of water or stock when reheating.
- Serve with crusty bread, which stands up well to the soup's dense, hearty texture.
Ingredient swaps
- Lower-sodium direction
- Use a low-sodium or no-salt-added version of the chicken or vegetable broth, then season to taste with fresh herbs, citrus, or vinegar at the end instead of more salt.
- Weeknight shortcut
- For a faster version, prep the longest-cooking component a day ahead so the night-of cook is mostly assembly and finishing. This one leans on the chicken or vegetable broth. Total time on this one runs about 10 minutes for 4 servings. It's a Pantry And Instant dish through and through. The ingredient list here is 5 items long.
Serve alongside
- Steamed rice
- Cucumber salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Pickled vegetables
- Iced tea
- Sparkling water with citrus
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water, broth, milk, or sauce as appropriate.
- Freeze up to 2 months when the texture is braised, baked, or stew-like.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or soup pot
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
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