Green Pea Soup

Name: Green Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1¼ cups roughly chopped shallots, (from 3 large shallots); 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 lbs (6 cups) frozen peas; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves, (plus more for serving); 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, (from 1 lime)

This light and flavorful pea soup, made with sweet peas and fresh basil, comes together in 35 minutes—perfect for a quick, delicious meal any time of year.

⏱ 35 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 10

Ingredients

6 servings

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1¼ cups roughly chopped shallots, (from 3 large shallots)
6 cups vegetable broth
2 lbs (6 cups) frozen peas
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves, (plus more for serving)
2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tbsp fresh lime juice, (from 1 lime)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and gently cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not brown.
Add the vegetable broth, peas, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, then add the basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and lime juice. Purée with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Be patient; you want it as smooth as possible. (If you don’t have a stick blender, let the soup cool slightly and purée it in batches in a blender. Be sure to crack the lid or remove the center cap to allow the steam to escape and cover with a dish towel so it won't splatter.) Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with more basil, if desired. (Alternatively, chill the soup and serve cold.)

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Nutrition per serving

217kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$2954.00

Per Serving
$492.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$5908.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (89% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
extra-virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	$63.00
roughly chopped shallots	1.25 cups	$1247.00
vegetable broth	6 cups	$190.00
	2 lbs	-
salt	1 tsp	$1.00
freshly ground black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
roughly chopped fresh basil leaves	0.5 cup	$1405.00
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano	2 tbsp	$17.00
fresh lime juice	2 tbsp	$20.00