Pea Velouté

Name: Pea Velouté
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Peas 4 ½ cups; White onions 0.67 cup; Fresh liquid cream 1 &frac13; tbsp; Grana Padano PDO cheese 1.75 oz; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Vegetable broth 1.7 cups

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285

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 285
Carbohydrates g 19.4
of which sugars g 7.2
Protein g 19.4
Fats g 14.4
of which saturated fat g 4.68
Fiber g 24.5
Cholesterol mg 17
Sodium mg 1704

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Fresh green peas totally steal the show in this pea soup recipe. It's been a go-to during Italian springtime forever. You know, when those first sweet peas pop up, Italians are all over this easy pea soup—it’s light but still super comforting, especially when the weather’s all over the place. The real secret? That creamy texture. Yeah, it usually comes from tossing in a bit of cream at the end. It just takes the soup from a regular veggie bowl to something silky and satisfying. Plus, the soup’s sweet notes really shine when you use fresh peas. And the best part? It’s awesome with crusty bread or even pasta mixed in. Some Italians, for an extra kick, toss in mint, while others stick with just a few spring herbs. Thing is, no matter how you tweak it, this homemade pea soup stays easy and gentle. Kids and adults? They’re all in—no fuss needed.

Unlike the heavier stuff like pasta with meat sauce, this split pea soup is all about keeping it light while still being nourishing. People often make it for a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner. Honestly, when those tender peas are just right, it is perfect for the season. And look, some regions add toasted bread cubes or a drizzle of olive oil to give the velvety bowl a nice contrast. Pretty cool, right? It’s the kind of meal that feels moist and gentle, especially on those in-between spring days. Italians totally get how flexible this classic pea soup can be—sometimes it's a side dish, other times it’s the main event. Either way, it captures the best parts of spring: fresh veggies, a touch of cream, and that simple, cozy vibe. This delicious pea soup proves you don’t need anything fancy to make something really, really special. Just peas, a little care, and a love for good, honest food. It’s a true taste of spring—seriously hard to resist. A beloved choice for many Italian families, for sure.

How to prepare Pea Velouté

To prepare the pea velouté, start by preparing the Vegetable broth. When it's ready, peel the onion, then slice it 1; in a saucepan, heat the oil slightly over low heat and add the onion 2. Let the onion sweat slightly over low heat, stirring often to prevent it from burning. Then add the peas (whether you use fresh or frozen peas, the procedure will be the same) 3,

salt, pepper, and mix everything 4. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, then cover with 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth (set aside 1/4 cup). Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, then turn off the heat and using an immersion blender 6,

blend everything while gradually adding the reserved vegetable broth 7 until you achieve a smooth consistency and the desired density 8. Add the fresh cream 9

turn the heat back on and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring often 10. Transfer your pea cream into a sieve 11 and strain it with the help of a spatula to make it even creamier 12.

Plate your pea velouté 13 and garnish it with some Grana Padano flakes to taste 14 before serving it hot or warm as you prefer 15!

Storage

The pea velouté can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days at most in an airtight container.

It can also be frozen in portions if you've used fresh, not previously frozen ingredients!

Advice

You can replace the cream with milk or use more vegetable broth instead.

To garnish the pea velouté more richly, instead of Grana Padano flakes, you could use diced bacon to sauté in a pan or make croutons to sauté separately in a pan with a little oil and herbs, or alternatively, pass them under the oven grill to make them golden and crispy!

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Pea Velouté

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Pea Velouté

Storage

Advice

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