Looking for a practical, quick, and delicious dinner idea? This easy canned pea soup comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Easy Pea Soup:
- 3 cans (15 oz each) of peas, drained;
- 3.5 oz of bacon, diced;
- 4 cups of water;
- 1 small onion, diced;
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced;
- Black pepper to taste;
- Salt to taste.
How to Prepare the Pea Soup:
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy and the fat has rendered;
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant;
- Set aside;
- In a blender, combine two cans of drained peas with 4 cups of water and blend until smooth;
- Add the remaining can of drained peas to the pot with the bacon mixture and sauté briefly;
- Pour the blended pea mixture into the pot, and season with salt and black pepper to taste;
- Simmer until all the flavors are well combined;
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Tip:
This recipe uses canned peas for convenience, but you can easily swap them for frozen peas for a fresh, vibrant flavor.
Did you know?
Peas are a nutritional powerhouse! They are rich in fiber, plant-based protein, vitamins, and minerals. They aid in digestion, provide essential B-complex vitamins for energy, and are a great source of iron, calcium, and potassium.
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