Uncle Bill's Sweet Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill's Sweet Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced small; 3 large scallions, sliced small; ⅓ cup onion, diced small; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons chicken soup base; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced small; 1 (12 ounce) package frozen sweet peas (thawed); 1 large celery rib, chopped small; ½ cup whipping cream; ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional); ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled and diced small
3 large scallions, sliced small
⅓ cup onion, diced small
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chicken soup base
1 medium potato, peeled and diced small
1 (12 ounce) package frozen sweet peas (thawed)
1 large celery rib, chopped small
½ cup whipping cream
¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
In a large 10 cup saucepan, on medium-high heat, melt butter, add olive oil and stir to blend.
2
Add carrots, scallions, onions and saute' for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add flour, stirring constantly until well blended, about 1 minute.
4
DO NOT LET MIXTURE BURN.
5
Add chicken broth, water, chicken soup base, potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Add peas, celery and reduce heat to simmer and cook until carrots are tender, about 4 minutes.
7
DO NOT OVERCOOK PEAS.
8
Process the soup in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth and return to saucepan.
9
Stir in whipping cream, sugar, salt, nutmeg and sherry and heat soup through.
10
Adjust seasonings to taste.
11
Serve with a sprinkle of minced parsley.
12
This soup may be eaten HOT or COLD.

392

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 large carrot, peeled and diced small, 3 large scallions, sliced small, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill's Sweet Pea Soup 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.

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Uncle Bill's Sweet Pea Soup

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