Make this rich and tasty Pea Soup using frozen peas! The creamy pea soup is ready in 15 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. Freezable and naturally vegan.
When you don't have any food in the fridge and the cupboards are bare, you need to get creative with recipes! That's where this homemade Pea Soup recipe comes in handy!
I don't know about you, but my freezer is ALWAYS stocked with a bag of frozen peas.
They're versatile, quick to cook and a family-friendly way to enjoy green veg. And, did you know that frozen peas are better than fresh?
The soup is super quick to make from scratch with a handful of pantry ingredients and minimal prep.
It turns frozen peas into a creamy, rich, thick soup that you can whip up in minutes!
It's freezer-friendly too, so I always make extra to freeze for quick future lunches.
Why you'll love this recipe
- You only need FOUR ingredients.
- The vegan pea soup is creamy, without any added cream or yogurt.
- You can whip it up in just 15 minutes!
- It's a great way to use up frozen peas from your freezer.
- This simple recipe is naturally: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free.
Ingredients for pea soup
This simple recipe only needs a few ingredients. Here they are, along with substitutions.
- Oil - use whatever you have: canola, olive, sunflower etc... Want this recipe to be oil free? Just cook the onions in a splash of water to prevent them sticking to the pan.
- Onion - frozen onion makes this super convenient.
- Vegetable stock (vegetable broth) - out of stock? Just use water, then season the soup well with salt and pepper.
- Frozen peas - petits pois, petite peas, garden peas, English peas, any frozen peas work well.
How can I make soup from frozen peas?
It's so easy! All you have to do is cook chopped onion in a pan with a little oil until soft, but not browned. Add vegetable stock and frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes. Puree in a liquidiser or with an immersion blender and enjoy!
Scroll down for the full ingredients list and method in the recipe card.
Recipe variations
Herbs: try adding a tablespoon of fresh chopped mint or a tablespoon of fresh chopped basil, stirred in at the end before serving.
Cream: To serve, swirl in a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, vegan yogurt, or cream.
Onions: try swapping the onion for shallots.
Chunky: You don't have to blend this soup. It's also nice served unblended with the peas and onions in the vegetable broth.
Serving Suggestions
A bowl of this hearty pea soup is perfect with these vegetarian and vegan recipes:
Rainbow sandwich
Vegan Tuna Mayo Sandwich
Vegan Lobster Roll
Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Recipes using frozen peas
If you're looking for other ways to use up your frozen peas, other than in pea soup, then try these recipes:
Vanilla Pea Cake with Lemon Frosting (I bet you weren't expecting to see a cake recipe in this list!)
Pasta with Peas
Peas on Toast
Pea Hummus
Spinach Pea Burgers
Zoodles with Pea Mint Sauce
Pea Pesto
Soup recipes
Looking for more soup recipes? Try these!
Tomato Soup
Lentil Soup
Mexican Bean Soup
Kale Soup
Vegan Laksa Soup
Zucchini Soup (courgette)
Carrot Sweet Potato Soup
Beetroot Soup
And check out my roundup of 25 Vegan Soup Recipes!
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Easy Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cups 750ml vegetable stock
- 3 cups 450g frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion and cook on a low heat for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
- Stir in the stock, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peas, bring it back to a simmer and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the peas are cooked.
- Puree the soup in a blender/liquidiser or with an immersion blender. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Cream: To serve, swirl in a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, vegan yogurt, or cream.
Onions: try swapping the onion for shallots.
Chunky: You don't have to blend this soup. It's also nice served unblended with the peas and onions in the vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information
Priya
It was so yum! Now I am craving for it again..
Jen
I'm thrilled to make this soup. At my family's request! they loved the pics.
Carrie
Such a perfect soup for springtime! And I am loving the color. 🙂
Irina
You have made me with the color of this pea soup! I love colored dishes: they look so appetizing. Moreover, I love creamy soups. I cannot wait to try!
Jessica
We have plenty of frozen peas stocked up, so I couldn't wait to make this soup for dinner! So good and easy!
Anita
My freezer is also always stocked with frozen peas, so this soup is perfect for me. I love how simple this soup is, and I enjoy the bright green color of this soup, and of course, very refreshing.