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!
Creamy Pea Soup
Serves 4
Preparation: 5 mins – Cooking: 5 minutes
Preparation: 5 mins – Cooking: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) peas, fresh or frozen
- 200g (½ lb) crème fraîche
- parsley, for garnishing
Method
- Blanch the peas for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender and still bright green. Drain and reserve the liquid.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Thanks for this entry. Simple but oh so yummy sounding.
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!
thanks!
I saw your recipe at the round up. Sound delicious.
Just look at that vibrant colour – gorgeous
I love this soup. It’s one of my favourites
Your looks really good.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Hii There ,This Recipe Of Yours Is Scrumpcious, I Always Make It For My Guest ! Well Donee On Your Fabolous Food xx
Mrss Smithh !