15 Minute Green Pea Soup with Smoked Salmon

This 15 Minute Green Pea Soup is easy to make, nutritious and filling. Serve it with smoked salmon, a dollop of sour cream and your favorite bread!

Winter season = soup season. One of the best things about soups is that they are not only good for you but they warm your body from the inside and fill your tummy.

Like this green pea soup. I serve it with a few slices of smoked salmon, a dollop of sour cream and a slice of bread to make it extra filling. Also salmon and pea soup go so well together and if you haven’t tried it yet, here is your chance!

To make this green pea soup I did not use any cream so it is not heavy and makes it super healthy. However, if you feel like you would like adding cream to it, go for it!

Why make this green pea soup with smoked salmon?

• Quick preparation – 15 minutes is all it takes to make it. Isn’t it great?
• Healthy option – soups are good for you and this green pea soup is made with no cream which makes it extra healthy.
• Nutrient rich soup – Vitamin K & C, minerals, fiber & protein.
• Dairy-free option– omit the sour cream and you have the perfect dairy-free soup.

Guys, this green pea soup is perfect for quick lunch or busy weeknight dinner. In general, when you are pressed for time or when you don’t know what to make this soup is it! It only takes one pot. It ticks all the boxes: it’s quick, easy, tasty, light & healthy!

By the way, if you are looking for more healthy soup ideas you might want to check this Healthy Carrot Soup or Creamy Broccoli Celery Soup.

Or have a look at these hearty soups perfect for winter:

• Creamy Chickpea Soup
• Spicy Thai Pumpkin Soup
• Split Pea Soup

How to make green pea soup – step by step:

Get a large pot and sauté onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add frozen peas and cover with a lid. Cook this for about 5 minutes. You should not need to add any liquid at this stage. Frozen peas will release some so it will be steaming.

After 5 minutes, add vegetable stock. You can also add chicken broth/stock, if you have it on hand. Bring this to a boil. Once it is boiling, turn off the heat. Puree the soup until smooth and you are done! Homemade green pea soup is ready to be served!

I also add a dollop of sour cream and smoked salmon. It gives the soup a nice flavor and also you get some extra protein that will keep you going for a while.

I have made this green pea soup several times using various stock to peas ratios. Some of you might like this pea soup thicker so you can add more peas. Those who prefer thinner soups I recommend using either more broth or little less peas. If you ask me, I like this consistency.

Soup lovers! Check out my collection of Easy Homemade Soup Recipes! I am sure you will find your favorite one there.

This post first appeared on Tastes of Lizzy T blog where I am a contributor.

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15 Minute Green Pea Soup with Smoked Salmon

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

This 15 Minute Green Pea Soup is easy to make, nutritious and filling. Serve it with smoked salmon, a dollop of sour cream and your favorite bread!

Course: Soup

Servings: 4 Portions

Calories: 257 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1.5 lb Frozen Green Peas (700g)
• 4 cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken broth (1 liter)
• 1 tsp Himalayan Salt (See Note)
• A Pinch of Pepper
• 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
• A few slices of Smoked Salmon , optional
• Sour Cream , optional

Instructions

1. In a pot, heat the oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute before adding frozen peas in. Cover with lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
2. Now it’s time to add vegetable broth, salt, pepper and dried parsley. Cover with lid and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and puree until smooth.
3. Taste it. Add more seasoning, if required.
4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salmon slices (both are optional).
5. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• I used Himalayan salt. Sea salt or table salt is fine to use as well. However, they are saltier than Himalayan salt. Also some broths are salted some are not. If you are not sure, it’s better to add salt in the end right after tasting the soup.

Nutrition Facts

15 Minute Green Pea Soup with Smoked Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 1533mg 64%

Potassium 474mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 12g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 36%

Vitamin C 86.4%

Calcium 5.7%

Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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