Creamy Pea Soup from National Dairy Council Recipe

Name: Creamy Pea Soup from National Dairy Council
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 4 cups frozen peas; 4 cups fat-free or low-fat lactose-free milk; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups diced ham; Salt and pepper to taste; Croutons (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
4 cups frozen peas
4 cups fat-free or low-fat lactose-free milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups diced ham
Salt and pepper to taste
Croutons (optional)

1
Place a soup pot over medium heat and add the onions, celery, carrots, leeks, garlic, thyme and bay leaves.
2
Sweat vegetables covered for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
3
Add the chicken stock and simmer for one hour.
4
Remove bay leaves and thyme and add frozen peas.
5
When peas are cooked (1-2 minutes), add fat-free or low-fat lactose-free milk and bring to a boil.
6
Remove from heat and carefully puree in a blender.
7
Add nutmeg and ham cubes and salt or pepper to taste.
8
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with croutons if desired.

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced, 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, 4 trimmed leeks, cleaned and thinly cut, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pea Soup from National Dairy Council falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pea Soup from National Dairy Council

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