Pea Soup with Croûtons

A creamy vegetarian pea soup served with golden, buttery homemade croûtons for a comforting and quick meal.

Vegetarian Soup Quick Lunch Peas

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

912.4

kcal / serving

912.4 kcal total

Carbs

30.5g

per serving

30.5 g total

Fat

84.8g

per serving

84.8 g total

Protein

11.2g

per serving

11.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Double Cream

Butter

GrainsCereals

slice

White Bread

thick slice, cubed

Liquids

300

Vegetable Stock

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

for the soup

tbsp

Olive Oil

for frying croûtons

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Onion

finely chopped

100

Peas

fresh, podded

Method

Heat 15ml of olive oil in a saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until translucent.

Add the peas and 300ml of stock then simmer for 5 minutes until tender.

Season with salt and pepper then stir in the cream.

Cool the mixture slightly and blend with a hand blender until smooth.

Heat the remaining oil and butter in a pan and fry bread cubes until golden-brown.

Reheat the soup and serve in a bowl with croûtons on top.