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Green Pea Soup

This is a straightforward green pea soup that comes together quickly using frozen peas. The potato gives it a creamy texture without the need for a lot of dairy, and the leeks provide a mild onion flavor.
prep time:15 minutes
cook time:25 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
total time:55 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 Servings)

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 2 medium leeks white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 large Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 24 oz frozen green peas
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 sprigs fresh lemon thyme
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and onions, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add leeks, cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add potatoes and frozen peas, stir 2 minutes.
  • Add vegetable stock and lemon thyme, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes.
  • Remove thyme sprigs.
  • Blend soup with immersion blender until smooth.
  • Stir in sour cream, season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Can be served warm or chilled. Use caution when blending hot liquids.
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