A Comforting and Protein-rich Vegan Pea Soup

This hearty and creamy vegetable soup is a slight twist to my Pea Soup with Cilantro and Pistachios. It is such a simple, healthy recipe, but one you will come to rely on whenever you need a comforting meal that quickly comes together!

This soup is perfect when it is a bit chilly outside, and you crave for something warm and hearty. I love drinking a hot cup of this green goodness after a beautiful long hike to restore my energy and comfort my body. But you can also pack the soup for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner with roasted vegetables on the side, a salad or slices of dark farmers bread.

THE MAIN INGREDIENTS IN THIS PROTEIN-RICH VEGAN PEA SOUP

Frozen peas: I use frozen peas out of convenience, but this also means that you can make this beautiful green dish any time of the year. They are naturally sweet, and they also don't have to be boiled. In less than 10 minutes, their creamy texture and natural flavors arise.

Pistachios: pistachios pair well with peas. For this recipe, I use roasted and lightly salted ones. This colorful nut not only packs this soup with healthy fats and proteins, but it makes it incredibly creamy.

Shallots: I always have a few shallots in my kitchen, because they add richness to almost any dish. Although they are part of the onion family, their flavors are more distinct and very different from a regular white, red or yellow onion. They are sweeter, softer, and when cooked for a couple of minutes with garlic in olive oil, they add an incredibly hearty taste to the soup.

Fresh Parsley: I am not using this plant just for the presentation. This vitamin K-rich herb brings a beautiful balance to all the sweet flavors in this soup. I love cooking with parsley and often use it as a vegetable to add nutrients, a vivid contrast, and a finishing touch.

Vegetable broth: you can easily replace it with water and add a vegetable bouillon into the soup instead. But I often have vegetable broth in my pantry, and it instantly adds extra flavor. I use one (32 fl ounces) pack, which is about 4 cups total and add one cup of water to submerge the vegetables.

Vegetable Broth and Seasoning: adding a tad of this naturally powdered broth mix makes all the difference. It is gluten-free, contains no meat, no eggs, no dairy, but yet is a great flavor enhancer without any artificial junk. It is another great item to have in your pantry for seasoning delicious dishes like this one.

See what is in my pantry to make this soup:

 

 

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