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    Home » Recipes » Soup

    Easy Pea Soup (4 ingredients)

    Published: Mar 20, 2020 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    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.

    A bowl of thick creamy pea soup next to frozen peas and crackers.

    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. 

    A bowl of thick creamy pea soup next to frozen peas and crackers.

    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.
    A spoon coming out of a bowl of pea soup.

    Ingredients

    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.

    EASY PEA SOUP (4 INGREDIENTS) STORY
    Close up of a bowl of pea soup.

    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.

    A bowl of easy frozen pea soup next to frozen peas and crackers.

    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
    Rocca Salad
    Green Salad with Pumpkin Seed Dressing

    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
    Pea Salad

    A bowl of soup.

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    Tomato Soup
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    Vegan Laksa Soup
    Zucchini Soup (courgette)
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    Beetroot Soup
    Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
    Cauliflower Soup
    Potato Leek Soup

    And check out my roundup of 25 Vegan Soup Recipes!

    A bowl of thick creamy pea soup next to frozen peas and crackers.

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    A bowl of thick creamy pea soup next to frozen peas and crackers

    Easy Pea Soup

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    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.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 139 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pot
    • immersion blender (or liquidizer)

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon 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!

    Notes

    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 712mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1207IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Priya

      March 25, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      It was so yum! Now I am craving for it again..

      Reply
    2. Jen

      March 20, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      5 stars
      I'm thrilled to make this soup. At my family's request! they loved the pics.

      Reply
    3. Carrie

      March 20, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      Such a perfect soup for springtime! And I am loving the color. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Irina

      March 20, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    5. Jessica

      March 20, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      We have plenty of frozen peas stocked up, so I couldn't wait to make this soup for dinner! So good and easy!

      Reply
    6. Anita

      March 20, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply

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