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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Pea Soup from National Dairy Council

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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