Creamy Pea Soup

Creamy Pea Soup

You are hungry, but in a hurry. You want something simple, yet a tad extravagant. It should be easy, but must impress even the fussiest guests. Voila! Here’s your solution. Only two ingredients are needed in this soup. By the way, did I mention TWO??? Salt and pepper don’t count! Believe it or not, this dish is ready in ten minutes. Oh, did I forget to point out that it takes only TEN minutes to make??? Full of vitamins and fibre, sometimes simple is best!

P.S. For the second time I will be joining No Croutons Required, hosted by Lisa’s Kitchen.

Creamy Pea Soup
Serves 4
Preparation: 5 mins – Cooking: 5 minutes

Creamy Pea Soup

Ingredients
  • 500g (1 lb) peas, fresh or frozen
  • 200g (½ lb) crème fraîche
  • parsley, for garnishing
Method
  1. Blanch the peas for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender and still bright green. Drain and reserve the liquid.
  2. Tip the peas into a blender and add just enough of the liquid (about 500ml/1 pint) to cover and whiz to a smooth purée.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add all but 60g (4 tbsp) of crème fraîche and pulse for a few seconds to combine.
  4. Pour the soup into warm bowls and dollop the reserved crème fraîche on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
  • There are other alternatives to the crème fraîche being used in this recipe, like single (running) cream, double (whipping) cream and even milk. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

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11 Responses to “Creamy Pea Soup”

  1. Thanks for this entry. Simple but oh so yummy sounding.

    by Lisa
    on 20. Jun, 2008

  2. that sounded so wonderful, i ran — RAN — to the kitchen to make it. didn’t have creme faiche or single cream, and only skim milk, so used thick plain yogurt instead. it was delicious! :D thanks!

    by arundathi
    on 21. Jun, 2008

  3. I saw your recipe at the round up. Sound delicious.

    by Ivy
    on 22. Jun, 2008

  4. Just look at that vibrant colour – gorgeous

    by gizmar
    on 22. Jun, 2008

  5. I love this soup. It’s one of my favourites :-) Your looks really good.

    by Joanna in the kitchen
    on 30. Jun, 2008

  6. Delicious! I must try this :)
    I make sometimes soup from peas only as well, with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and parmesan… delicious.
    Have a nice day, Margot

    by Coffee and Vanilla
    on 01. Jul, 2008

  7. Just look at that colour! Stunned and amazed that you only need 3 ingredients – will definitely try this as the fresh peas are just so tempting at the moment.

    by Jeanne
    on 10. Jul, 2008

  8. Thanks for the inspiration – don’t have a blender so used a mini chopper on the peas, added a spoon of mustard, a squeeze of lemon juice and some double cream from the fridge. It was a bit chunky and wasn’t as pretty as the photo above but it tasted brilliant.

    by Ian Simpson
    on 13. Apr, 2009

  9. Made this soup for lunch today. Refreshing, delicious and so easy to prepare.Thanks for this brilliant recipe!! and Please do let me know if there are other recipes which are as good as this one

    by Gai
    on 12. May, 2009

  10. Really nice made it tonight I did add alittle more than a pinch of salt and pepper but really filling and only had a small bowl

    by Emma
    on 26. Feb, 2010

  11. Hii There ,This Recipe Of Yours Is Scrumpcious, I Always Make It For My Guest ! Well Donee On Your Fabolous Food xx :) Mrss Smithh !

    by MrssSmith
    on 28. Aug, 2010

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