Not just for special occasions, this is your new favorite, go to side dish! So delicious, fast, easy and cheap! Make it using frozen peas or fresh spring peas when in season. #homecook #homecooking #fromscratch #croutons #healthycooking #healthyeating #springpeas #greenpeasrecipes #greenpeasoup
Green Pea Soup - Makes 3 servings
198 Calories - 28 grams carbs - 4 grams fat - 9 grams protein - 7 grams fiber - 11 grams sugar
14 ounces frozen peas or fresh shelled peas
2 cups chicken broth ( can substitute vegetable stock or water)
1/2 large onion
1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp pepper
In large saucepan soften onion in olive oil. Add peas and broth and bring to boil. Turn down to simmer and let simmer 10-15 minutes. The last minute add herbs and cream. Cook for a minute or two.
Blend in blender (don't forget to take vent hole lid off) until smooth.
Can be served hot, warm or cold.
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