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Light and Easy Sweet Pea Soup

A super easy light, and delicious sweet pea soup that's ready in only 20 minutes! Creamy, healthy and low calorie. Serve with crispy bacon and crusty bread for dunking.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword green soup, pea soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 (1-cup servings)
Calories 79kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup hot vegetable stock
  • 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional for garnish: 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in oil until tender (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to low, add garlic and peas, and cook just until warm and tender (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Transfer onion and pea mixture to a blender. Add vegetable stock, almondmilk, and nutmeg. Puree until smooth and combined.
  • Taste, and then season with salt and pepper, as necessary.
  • Serve warm soup in individual bowls and garnish each with crumbled bacon and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Add fresh herbs such as basil or mint
  • Top with chives or sour cream for extra tang
  • Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk
  • Omit bacon to be vegetarian and vegan-friendly
  • This soup will keep in the fridge for around 3 days or can be frozen in suitable containers

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 26.7mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg