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Green Pea Soup

25 min

Soup

10 ingredients or less

Freezer-friendly
This bright soup is great in both warmer or colder months. Try it cold, like a gazpacho in the summer, or have it simmering away on the stove during winter. It's also an incredible source of protein, from both the green peas and edamame.

Servings

Total

25 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp (10 mL)
    vegetable oil
  • 2
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1
    small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp (1 g)
    dried thyme
  • 2 cups (268 g)
    frozen green peas
  • 1 cup (140 g)
    frozen shelled edamame
  • 4 cups (960 mL)
    low-sodium vegetable stock†
  • ½ cup (65 g)
    raw cashews, preferably soaked for at least 2 hours, drained
  • 1 pinch
    salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 pinch
    ground black pepper, plus more to taste

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Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium-high heat, then add the onions and garlic and sauté until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pot.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and partially cover with a lid. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender or standing blender to blend the soup until creamy.
  4. Serve while hot, and top with crunchy croutons - enjoy!

Notes

  • †Can substitute each cup of stock for ½ vegetable bouillon cube plus 1 cup (240 mL) water.

Storage

  • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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pauli - Nov. 16, 2022, 6:39 p.m.

i love ur blog! it's amazing!!!

PUL Team - Nov. 16, 2022, 10:53 p.m.

Aw thank you, Pauli, happy cooking!

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Michelle - Oct. 29, 2022, 1:52 p.m.

Just made this soup and didn't expect it to be so flavorful. Fast and delicious, will definitely make it again.

PUL Team - Oct. 30, 2022, 2:26 a.m.

Thanks for sharing, Michelle, we'd love to hear any other feedback if you have any 😃

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Joanne - June 10, 2022, 1:15 p.m.

Our favorite soup :)

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Kristin - June 10, 2022, 12:01 p.m.

This recipe is 10/10. It's easy to make and it's delicious. I've done it several times.

PUL Team - June 13, 2022, 2:22 a.m.

Woohoo! Thank you, Kristin, we're so happy to hear 🙂

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Erica - June 9, 2022, 6:37 p.m.

Spot on! Another PUL masterpiece. Thanks for always giving classic recipes a new twist :)

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Li - March 1, 2022, 6:12 p.m.

Delicious and nutritious!

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effy - Feb. 8, 2022, 1:05 a.m.

Is there anything I can use as a substitute for cashews? (Also hi I've been loving your soup recipes and trying them all out one at a time)

PUL Team - Feb. 8, 2022, 11:01 p.m.

Hey Effy! The cashews serve to make the soup a little bit thicker. You could leave them out entirely, or substitute them for some pre-soaked sunflower seeds, or equal parts unsweetened plant-based creamer, like soy creamer or oat creamer. We hope you enjoy the soup 😊

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Lizzy - Jan. 18, 2022, 10:24 p.m.

This is one of my go-tos. I love to make a double batch and freeze leftovers for quick lunches and dinners. Thank you!

PUL Team - Jan. 19, 2022, 6:54 p.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Lizzy, enjoy the leftovers 😃

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Diana - Jan. 17, 2022, 1:05 a.m.

I had these frozen peas and edamame sitting in the freezer for a while and I just had to use them but I’m not a fan of peas so I didn’t know where to start. I’m so glad for pick up limes and this recipe, this soup will definitely be a staple for the cold months . Nourishing, Simple, and delicious !

PUL Team - Jan. 18, 2022, 12:14 a.m.

Awe we're so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, Diana - it means so much!

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Patricia - Jan. 8, 2022, 5:34 a.m.

Lovely soup and delicious. Thank you for this great recipe. <3

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Tori - Nov. 10, 2021, 2:02 a.m.

It was absolutely delicious! Thank you for the simple, yet superb recipe! Xo

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Becca - Aug. 30, 2021, 7:07 p.m.

Who would have thought pea soup could taste so great to an 8 and 11 year old!? My kids love this soup and I love that it has lots of great things in it to nourish their bodies. We've had it in a bread bowl from time to time and love how easy and great it is!

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2021, 2:11 a.m.

Mmm love the bread bowl idea, Becca, thanks a bunch for sharing 🤩

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Taiwanese papaya - Aug. 20, 2021, 6:22 a.m.

Love this recipe! Made it without thyme and with green bell peppers...and it tasted superb! Thank you so much for this recipe! <3

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ash - July 23, 2021, 3:54 a.m.

This recipe was absolutely delicious. The blend of flavors is really approachable and comforting.

I unfortunately struggled with the texture on this one. I used a good immersion blender that has worked well in other applications. No matter how long I spent blending, I was never able to break up the "skins" of the peas. The dried thyme, in addition, remained twiggy after cooking. So I sort of had to chew the soup, but hey, I happily ate the entire batch anyway.

My takeaway is that getting a nice, smooth texture might be more difficult for us folks who don't have high-powered blenders, and that fresh thyme might be a nice addition. But all in all, I'm game to try it again!

PUL Team - July 25, 2021, 6:42 a.m.

Thank you for sharing, Ash! A high powdered blender and giving it some time to blend are definitely helpful for this one :)

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Ramya V. - July 22, 2021, 4:27 p.m.

Tried this recipe today! It turned out to be absolutely delicious. The whole family loved it too. Truly a hug in a bowl!

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Neha Kasture - July 22, 2021, 7:31 a.m.

Another amazing student friendly dish - great for lazy days, especially when I treat myself to some nice, sourdough or Turkish bread. Thank you!

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Victoria - July 8, 2021, 9:44 p.m.

Nice and light green soup. Love the vibrant color but it wasn't substantial enough to be a meal in itself for us, so I would recommend pairing it with something as well.

PUL Team - July 12, 2021, 7:34 a.m.

We appreciate the review, Victoria! We'd recommend pairing the soup with croutons (pickuplimes.com/recipe/crispy…) or as a side with a more savoury dish such as our loaded avocado and hummus veggie sandwich (pickuplimes.com/recipe/loaded…) if you're interested :)

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Bex - June 1, 2021, 9:24 p.m.

We love this super healthy soup, even my 11 and 8 year old boys. Delicious!

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Meriem - May 23, 2021, 4:09 p.m.

My little kids and I love this soup it is so simple to make. We love the croutons as well. I was thinking what could we serve along with it if we want the soup as a side dish. What are the flavors/meal ideas would go with it ? Thank you

PUL Team - May 24, 2021, 7:37 a.m.

So lovely to hear you and your little ones are enjoying the soup, Meriem! We've enjoyed the soup as a side with savoury sandwiches, such as our loaded avocado and hummus veggie sandwich (pickuplimes.com/recipe/loaded…), rich quinoa and red lentil stuffed sweet potatoes (pickuplimes.com/recipe/quinoa…) and our creamy green leek and pea pasta (pickuplimes.com/recipe/creamy…). Let us know if you serve it with any good pairings 😀

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Bec - May 18, 2021, 5:26 a.m.

Hello! What is the serving size (in mls) of the soups that the nutritional information is based on? :)

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 11:35 p.m.

Hey Bec, a serving is around 1.5 cups (375 mL) although in real life it may depend on some factors such as how long you leave the soup on the stove as some will evaporate or how big the onion used is 😊

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Ira - April 13, 2021, 5:19 p.m.

Hi, Sadia!
The new website is much better!!
Thank you very much
And thanks for all the teem!!

PUL Team - April 14, 2021, 2:56 a.m.

We're so happy you're enjoying the new website, Ira! Thank you :)

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