Creamy pea soup that is quick to prepare: a delicate, enveloping comfort food, perfect for a light but flavorful lunch. It comes together in about 30 minutes using peas and sour cream for a soft, velvety consistency.
This pea soup is a simple and tasty recipe, ideal when you want something delicate and ready in no time. It is made with frozen peas, convenient and available year-round, but during spring you can also use fresh peas for an even sweeter flavor. The base vegetables – potato, carrots, onion and celery – enrich the cream and help achieve a slightly denser, smooth and enveloping texture.
To complete the recipe there is sour cream, stirred directly into the soup after cooking: it gives creaminess, a fresh note and a perfect balance with the sweetness of the peas. The result is a smooth and homogeneous cream, ideal to serve for a light lunch, a quick dinner or as a simple but elegant first course. It takes about 30 minutes total, including chopping the vegetables, to bring a homemade velvety soup to the table with a delicate flavor and silky texture.
You can enjoy it as is or personalize it with a few additions: golden croutons, toasted seeds, fresh aromatic herbs or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil at the end. In any case, this pea soup remains an easy and quick recipe, perfect when you want a creamy, light comfort food prepared with few ingredients and without complications.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some common questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Creamy and Quick Pea Soup
- 1 1/2 cups peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 potato
- 2 carrots
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 clove garlic
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Peeler
- Pot
- Immersion blender
Recipe for the Creamy and Quick Pea Soup
Start preparing the pea soup by prepping the vegetables: after trimming the onion, chop it; clean the celery and peel the carrots and potato, then cut everything into small cubes.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pot, add the prepared vegetables and one clove of garlic.
Sauté everything for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Add the peas as well; I used frozen ones but you can use fresh peas when they are in season.
Stir well and cook for another couple of minutes.
Cover the vegetables with water and cook the peas for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
Let it cool slightly, then blend everything with an immersion blender directly in the pot if it is non-scratch, or transfer to a jug and blend.
Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and black pepper.
Mix well with a ladle until all ingredients are perfectly combined.
Transfer the pea soup to bowls and serve immediately.
Creamy and Quick Pea Soup: Easy and Light Recipe
Creamy, delicate and ready in no time, this pea soup is a simple but always satisfying recipe. Sour cream gives it a soft, enveloping texture, while the vegetables make it balanced and naturally sweet. Perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner, it also lends itself easily to small variations while always keeping its velvety texture and delicate flavor.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace the sour cream?
You can replace it with heavy cream, cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a fresher note. A fat component helps maintain the typical creamy consistency of the soup.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, the pea soup can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When serving, warm it gently over low heat, adding a little water or broth to adjust the consistency if needed.
Can I freeze the pea soup?
Yes, you can freeze it once it has completely cooled. After thawing, stir well and reheat gently, adding a bit of liquid if needed to return it to the desired consistency.
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