Sweet pea soup

Sweet Pea Soup

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4 servings

Our sweet pea soup recipe does nothing but win—the ingredients are available year round, it’s easy to make, low in fat and makes an elegant dinner party presentation if you’re trying to ‘WOW’ company.

Spring peas are fresh and fabulous, while frozen petite peas are just as delicious and easy to find in the freezer section. We also managed to keep this soup flavorful and creamy using just a little butter and non-fat, plain Greek yogurt.

We had intended this dish as a starter course; however, our staff went so crazy for it in the test kitchen, we decided it can be gobbled up as a main course if you’re looking for a light meal.

Enjoy our sweet pea soup with a fresh sprinkling of finely chopped mint or croutons for the full gusto!

recipebtnServe this soup recipe in a fancy homemade bread bowl!

Sweet Pea Soup Recipe

what you'll need
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 bunches green onions, sliced, green and white parts
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb petite peas, fresh or frozen
  • 3 Tbsp Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Pea Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 975mg 41%
Potassium 239mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars 7g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 23%
Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 5%
Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat then add diced onions, sliced green onions and salt. Cook about 5–6 minutes, until onion is tender and translucent.
  2. Add chicken broth then bring to a boil. Add peas then return to a boil. Allow fresh peas to boil for 5 minutes and boil frozen peas for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat then puree soup in a blender in batches or use an immersion blender to puree the soup right in the pot.
  4. Stir in Greek yogurt and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a bit of finely chopped fresh mint, garlic croutons or a drizzle of high-quality olive oil.
Cheryl Says

Our spring sweet pea soup is simple to make but still elegant enough for a dinner party!

Sweet pea soup