Pea soup, a lovely quick and simple soup made using frozen green peas and not a lot else. Very quick to make, about 15 minutes start to finish. Enjoy with a slice of lovely bread and butter, a vegetable muffin, cheese scone, cheese on toast or anything else you fancy,
This post was first written in June 2013 and updated in November 2024.
What do I need to make frozen pea soup
- frozen peas
- milk
- vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
How To Make This Frozen Pea Soup Recipe
- Simmer frozen green peas in 500ml water for a couple of minutes
- Whizz with a stick blender or in a liquidiser until smooth.
- Make a paste with a little flour and oil and stir into the soup.
- Whizz again and simmer very gently for a minute a two to cook off the flour.
- Stir in some milk. Use plant milk and your soup will be vegan
- Season with salt and pepper
Following Meal Plan 1 or 4?
If you are following Meal Plan 1, you are likely to need more calories at lunchtime, so use one or more of the cakes and bakes to follow the soup
Variations for Green Pea Soup
- Add a sprig or two of mint if you have any. Or half a tsp of dried mint
- Some big butter beans would be delicious in this, adding extra protein too
- Or add 100g of red lentils – you would need to simmer for 20 minutes for this variation
- If you prefer, you could use a plant milk
- use butter, or any other fat, instead of vegetable oil
- use half green peas and half sweetcorn – my daughter would love this, they are her favourite vegetables!
- reduce the amount of water for a thicker soup, or add more flour
This is from Meal Plan 1, and Meal Plan 4, complete 7 day plans for 2 adults. Containing 3 meals a day, plus snacks , all recipes and a shopping list
What Other Vegetable Soups Can I Make?
Spiced Parsnip Soup 17p a serving. Serve with tomato scone or herb bread
Nut Free
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Vegetarian
Freezes Well
Servings: 2
Cost per portion 19p a bowl
Calories: 245kcal
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Variations for Green Pea Soup
- Add a sprig or two of mint if you have any. Or half a tsp of dried mint
- Some big butter beans would be delicious in this, adding extra protein too
- Or add 100g of red lentils – you would need to simmer for 20 minutes for this variation
- If you prefer, you could use a plant milk
- use butter, or any other fat, instead of vegetable oil
- use half green peas and half sweetcorn – my daughter would love this, they are her favourite vegetables!
- reduce the amount of water for a thicker soup, or add more flour
This is from Meal Plan 1, a complete 7 day plan for 2 adults. Contains 3 meals a day, plus snacks , all recipes and a shopping list
Nutrition Facts
Frozen Pea Soup
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
