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    Published: Jan 21, 2022 · Modified: May 27, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 5 Comments

    Vegan Pea Soup

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    5 from 12 votes
    Vegan Pea Soup

    Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!

    a bowl of vegan pea soup with croutons and a sprig of fresh mint

    Vegan soup recipes don't get any easier than this Vegan Pea Soup. It's simple, fast, high in protein and fibre, and you probably already have everything you need to make it.

    Like my very popular 10-Minute Tomato Basil Soup, it's such a great recipe for super quick midweek dinners or lunches. Add a tumble of crispy vegan croutons and some fresh bread on the side and you've got yourself a budget-friendly, tasty and filling meal the whole family will love.

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    • Ingredient notes
    • How to make vegan pea soup
    • How to serve
    • Storage, freezing & reheating tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recipe Video
    • Recipe
    • Comments & Reviews

    Ingredient notes

    Here's what you will be needing to make Vegan Pea Soup:

    ingredients for vegan pea soup as per the written ingredient list

    Frozen peas make this soup accessible at any time of year. I think most people keep a bag in the freezer. I like to use them as a quick veggie side but also for making recipes like this one and Risi e Bisi. You don't even need to defrost them before cooking with them.

    Peas are sweet, delicious and nutritious, and give the soup a beautiful vibrant pea green colour and delicious, sweet flavour. If you are lucky enough to have enough fresh peas feel free to use those instead, just reduce the cooking time slightly to compensate.

    An optional but highly recommended addition is a handful of fresh mint. Peas and mint are amazing together!

    How to make vegan pea soup

    Vegan Pea Soup is really quick and easy to make. Here's how it's done:

    1. Sauté onions and garlic in a large pot.
    2. Add a bag of still frozen peas and some veggie broth and simmer until the peas have defrosted.
    3. Blend with or without the optional mint. By adding it at the end it stays fresh and vibrant and we don't lose any of its amazing flavour.
    4. Pour back into the pan, thin with some more broth or plant milk for extra creaminess, season and allow to warm through before serving.

    Success tip - Don't cook this soup for too long. If you let it simmer longer than needed you lose the lovely vibrant green pea colour.

    How to serve

    I feel like croutons and hot, buttered crusty bread for dunking is a partnership that goes without saying where soup is concerned. My easy whole wheat bread or my no-knead focaccia are both so good with it but if you want fast yeast-less bread options then look no further than my no yeast white bread and yeast-free spelt bread.

    A dollop of vegan ricotta, vegan yogurt, some cubed vegan ham, or some salty vegan feta cheese crumbles also work really well with the sweet pea flavour.

    Storage, freezing & reheating tips

    Store leftover vegan green pea soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers gently in a pan on the stove top or in a microwave.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use split peas instead of green peas?

    Split peas are different to frozen green peas and I don't recommend using them in this recipe.

    If you try this recipe, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment and rating below! And be sure to join my mailing list for more deliciousness!

    Recipe Video

    Recipe

    a bowl of green pea soup with croutons in a black bowl

    Vegan Pea Soup

    Author: Melanie McDonald
    5 from 12 votes
    Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!
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    PREP TIME: 5 minutes
    COOK TIME: 15 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoons oil of choice , or water to make oil free
    • 1 medium onion , chopped finely
    • 3 cloves garlic , chopped finely
    • 7 cups (32 oz/ 900 grams) frozen green peas
    • 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable stock
    • creamy non-dairy milk or more broth , to thin
    • 1½ teaspoon sea salt , or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper , or to taste

    Optional

    • 1 big handful fresh mint leaves
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    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Warm the oil in a soup pan over a medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 6 until transluscent, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute. 
    • Pour in the still frozen peas and the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook until the peas have defrosted then turn off the heat.
    • Transfer to a blender, add the optional mint then blend until completely smooth, before returning to the pan. Or use an immersion blender right in the pan, although I don't recommend this if you added the optional mint. A blender will do a better job in that case.
    • Add some creamy non-dairy milk or more stock to thin to the consistency you like your soup, then add plenty of salt and pepper.
    • Place over medium heat and allow to heat through before serving.

    NOTES

    Success tip - Don't cook this soup for too long. If you let it simmer longer than needed you lose the lovely vibrant green pea colour.
    Storage - Store leftover vegan green pea soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a pan on the stove or in a microwave.

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 1of 6 servingsCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 910mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1326IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is provided for convenience. The data is a computer generated estimate and should be used as a guide only.

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    1. CeeCee says

      June 19, 2022 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      This is a recipe that’s in regular rotation here. A big handful of mint from the garden, a bag of frozen peas and some veggie stock - what could be easier? This is bright, fresh and low in calories. Yum! Thank you, Mel - another great recipe

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    2. Rema says

      February 24, 2022 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      GREAT recipe. Like the time saving factor. We like tyme in our pea soup. Took some fresh tyme from a couple of sprigs & chopped them up. Very tasty. Cheers.

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    3. Chris says

      January 21, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      What a different taste compared to using regular dried split peas. This was one of the easiest meals I have ever prepared. Fresh and good for you! I added some miso paste to give it a bit more flavor. Hubby and I ate the whole pot!

      Thanks!
      Chris

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      • Melanie McDonald says

        January 22, 2022 at 5:05 pm

        Love that you enjoyed it so much Chris!

        Reply
    4. John says

      October 12, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      This was great!!

      Reply

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