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Cream of Pea Soup

Name: Cream of Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g fresh or frozen peas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (for body); 800 ml vegetable or chicken stock (or water with a stock cube); 100 ml cooking cream (15–20%); 2 tbsp butter or olive oil; salt and white pepper to taste; a pinch of grated nutmeg (optional); a few fresh mint or basil leaves; cream or unsweetened whipping cream for garnishing; a few cooked peas (for presentation); croutons or buttered toast

Cream of pea soup is a light, silky, and vibrantly colored soup made from fresh or frozen peas, onion, garlic, and cream. Quick to prepare and highly nutritious, it is a perfect option for spring lunches or light dinners, with a sweet vegetal flavor balanced by fresh mint or basil.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

40 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Main ingredients

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 1.2 liters

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container (without croutons)

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Freezer

Up to 2 months in the freezer (without cream — add cream after thawing)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300ml)

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Calories

180 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

9 g

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Carbohydrates

18 g

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Fiber

5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Garlic butter croutons

🥂Rye bread or toasted baguette

🥂Crumbled goat cheese on top

🥂Dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris)

💡Variations

Add 100 g fresh spinach together with the peas for an even greener soup richer in iron.

Replace the cream with coconut milk for a vegan version with a slightly exotic note.

Add 150 g pan-fried crumbled smoked bacon on top when serving for a salty-smoky contrast to the sweetness of the peas.