Welcome to an easy and absolutely delicious journey into the world of soups! Today, we're diving into a vibrant, tasty, and oh-so-creamy Vegan Pea and Kale Soup recipe. This is not just your average pea soup; it's a wholesome blend of frozen peas and curly kale that creates a vibrant feast for your eyes AND taste buds. If you're hunting for an easy, green, and healthy soup recipe, you've come to the right place!
You'll love how this easy pea soup recipe transforms simple, readily available ingredients into a flavor-packed meal. It's all about the magic of frozen peas and curly kale, simmered to perfection and blended into a smooth, luxurious soup.
This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy these nutritious green gems, especially when you want a satisfying, gluten-free dinner that's as easy to make as it is delicious. So, let's get cooking and make the best frozen pea soup you've ever tasted!
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❤️ What's Great About this Recipe
- This soup recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
- It uses readily available ingredients like frozen peas and curly kale, making it easy to prepare.
- This recipe is easy to follow and suitable for cooks of all levels, and includes simple step-by-step instructions.
- The soup is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice!
- It's a versatile dish that can be served as a starter or a main course.
- The recipe includes detailed storage and reheating instructions, making it perfect for meal prep.
- It provides a fresh and fun way to incorporate more greens into your daily meals!
🌱 Ingredients & Notes
Here is everything you need for this recipe:
- Frozen peas - Always have a bag in your freezer for easy use. They are just as nutritious as fresh peas.
- Curly kale - Look for bright, firm leaves. Remove the tough stems before use.
- Vegetable stock - Choose a good quality stock for the best flavor, or make your own if you have time.
- Vegan cream - Available in most supermarkets, but you can also use coconut milk for a slightly different flavor.
- Salt and pepper - To taste. Always season your soup at the end of cooking.
- Olive oil - Use a good quality olive oil for sautéing. It adds a nice flavor to the soup.
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for detailed quantities and measurements.
🔪 Equipment
Here is all the equipment you need to make this recipe:
- Large Saucepan: Choose one that's deep enough to hold all the soup.
- Stirring Spoon: Ideally wooden, to stir the ingredients while cooking.
- Hand Blender: Necessary to blend the soup until it's smooth. You can also use a stand blender, but be careful when transferring hot liquids.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurate measurements of the ingredients.
- Knife: To cut the kale into small pieces.
🧑🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 - Prep Ingredients Prepare your ingredients: measure out peas, kale, vegetable stock, vegan cream, and olive oil.
Step 2 - Saute Kale Heat olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the kale until it begins to wilt.
Step 3 - Add Peas and Stock Add frozen peas and vegetable stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 4 - Cook Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the peas are tender.
Step 5 - Blend Use a hand blender to blend the soup until it reaches your desired texture.
Step 6 - Add Cream and Season Stir in the vegan cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7 - Heat and Serve Heat the soup for another 2-3 minutes, then serve hot with a side of crusty bread.
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🍽️ Serving
Enjoy this soup hot, right off the stove. You can garnish it with some fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor. A side of crusty bread or a light salad complements the soup well.
For a bit of crunch, top your bowl with homemade croutons, or crunchy baked chickpeas. And for that extra special something, fry up some sliced vegan chorizo to place on top of the soup before serving. Happy eating!
❄️ Storage
If you have any leftovers from this delicious pea and kale soup, don't worry! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat
To reheat, simply pour the soup into a pot and warm it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it's hot. If you find the soup has thickened too much, you can add a bit of vegetable stock or water to thin it out.
Alternatively, you can reheat the soup in a microwave-safe container. Use the high setting for about 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating.
Remember, this soup is best enjoyed hot, so make sure to heat it thoroughly before serving.
Meal Prep
The soup also works well for meal prep. Prepare a batch at the beginning of the week, and you'll have a quick, easy, and healthy meal ready for those busy weekday nights!
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🔜 Related Recipes
If you enjoyed this Vegan Pea and Kale Soup, you might also like to try some of my other delicious soup recipes. This Lemony Soup is a refreshing and tangy soup twist that's perfect for a light lunch or starter. For another green and healthy option, why not try this creamy Green Asparagus Soup? It's packed with nutrition and flavor, and just like this Pea and Kale Soup, it's easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Here's a handy recipe card that you can print out and keep in your kitchen for easy reference:
📖 Recipe Card
Vegan Pea & Kale Soup
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan Choose one that's deep enough to hold all the soup.
- 1 Stirring Spoon Ideally wooden
- 1 Hand Blender To blend the soup until it's smooth. You can also use a stand blender, but be careful when transferring hot liquids.
- 1 Knife for chopping the kale
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3.5 cups curly kale (100g)
- 2 cups frozen peas (300g)
- 4 cups vegetable stock (1 litre)
- ½ cup vegan heavy cream (100 ml)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the kale to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it starts to wilt.
- Next, add the frozen peas and vegetable stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the soup for about 10-15 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
- Now, using a hand blender, blend the soup until it's smooth. If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can blend it less.
- Stir in the vegan cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the soup for another 2-3 minutes until it's heated through.
- Finally, serve the soup hot. You can pair it with some crusty bread on the side.
Notes
- To serve the Vegan Pea and Kale soup, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor. A side of crusty bread or a light salad complements the soup well. For a bit of crunch, top your bowl with croutons.
- If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To reheat, pour the soup into a pot and warm it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot. If the soup has thickened too much, you can add a bit of vegetable stock or water to thin it out. You can also reheat the soup in a microwave-safe container. Use the high setting for about 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating.
- The soup also works well for meal prep. Prepare a batch at the beginning of the week, and you'll have a quick, easy, and healthy meal ready for those busy weekday nights!
- If you enjoyed this Vegan Pea and Kale Soup, try some of our other delicious soup recipes such as our Lemony Soup or Green Asparagus Soup.
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