Sweet Pea Soup in Record Time Recipe

Name: Sweet Pea Soup in Record Time
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter; 1 cup onion, coursely chopped; 1 tablespoon flour; 3 ¼ cups chicken stock; 2 cups frozen peas (or use canned); 2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves or 3 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and chopped; ½ teaspoon hot curry powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup half-and-half, heated (or use canned evaporated milk); 14-½ teaspoon lemon, zest of (optional)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup butter
1 cup onion, coursely chopped
1 tablespoon flour
3 ¼ cups chicken stock
2 cups frozen peas (or use canned)
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves or 3 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
½ teaspoon hot curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup half-and-half, heated (or use canned evaporated milk)
14-½ teaspoon lemon, zest of (optional)

1
In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter.
2
Add onion and saute until soft.
3
Stir in flour and cook over low heat for a couple of minutes, being careful not to burn the butter and flour.
4
Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring flour off the bottom of the pan.
5
Add peas, spinach, and curry powder, salt, and white pepper.
6
Simmer for a couple of minutes.
7
Decant soup into a food processor bowl equipped with a steel blade, pour into a heat proof blender, or put a Braun Handmixer (or something similar) right into the pot.
8
Puree briefly.
9
Return to saucepan.
10
Add heated half and half.
11
Season with lemon zest to taste.
12
Heat through, and serve.
13
Garnish with fresh chopped chives and a dollap of sour cream if desired.

697

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Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup butter, 1 cup onion, coursely chopped, 1 tablespoon flour, 3 ¼ cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pea Soup in Record Time 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!

Sweet Pea Soup in Record Time

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