Cold pea soup
Instructions
Pea soup
Garlic cream
To serve
Achieving a silky consistency
To give your cold pea soup a smooth and silky texture, blend the ingredients until creamy. If the soup feels too thick after blending, mix in a little more chilled vegetable broth to thin it out. This will make the soup smoother and more enjoyable, especially when served in stylish glasses. For an extra smooth finish, strain the soup through a fine sieve to catch any leftover bits.
Picking and preparing the prawns
When selecting prawns for your cold pea soup, opt for high-quality frozen prawns or prawns in brine to ensure the best flavour and texture. If you are using frozen prawns, make sure they are fully thawed by leaving them in the fridge overnight or running them under cold water. After thawing, gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture. When using prawns in brine, drain them thoroughly and rinse under cold water to remove any additional saltiness.
FAQ: Questions about cold pea soup
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Ingredients
Pea soup
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Butter
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10 g |
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Onions, coarsely chopped (approximately 150 g)
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2 |
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Vegetable broth
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750 ml |
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Frozen peas
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500 g |
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Coarse salt
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1 tsp |
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Freshly ground pepper
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Ripe avocado in small pieces (approximately 100 g)
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1 |
Garlic cream
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Creme fraiche
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200 ml |
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Small garlic cloves, crushed
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2 |
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Coarse salt
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¼ tsp |
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Freshly ground pepper
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To serve
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Dry sparkling wine
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300 ml |
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Thawed, frozen prawns or drained prawns in brine
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300 g |
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Peas
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Coarse bread
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240 g |
Bright green cold pea soup with avocado
Our cold pea soup features beautiful bright green colours, blending cold, creamy, and fresh elements for a classy meal. The rich, silky texture comes from frozen peas and avocado. Topped with succulent prawns and mixed with sparkling wine, the soup is simple enough for casual dinner parties and elegant enough for a more formal setting. We have added a small dollop of garlic cream, providing a contrast in colour and flavour. Enjoy!
For more delicious soups with peas, try our recipes for tasty pea soup, pea and mint soup, or chilled pea soup.
Served with garlic cream and juicy prawns
As the base of the soup is silky and sweet, we like to finish it off with a bit of garlic cream. It creates a pleasant counterpoint to the soup and helps tie the flavours together. The crème fraiche adds a smooth and tangy backdrop that balances the sharpness of the garlic, while pepper introduces a subtle warmth. The cloud-like white colour of. The garlic cream also beautifully decorates the green soup. Next to the garlic cream are delicate, succulent prawns. Their delicate, sweet flavour and tender texture add a touch of elegance. Presentation is key, so make sure to arrange the garlic cream and juicy prawns properly.
A festive starter on hot and cold days
The cold pea soup makes an excellent starter for any occasion, offering a light yet indulgent dish that suits both warm summer evenings and cooler days alike. Just before serving, mix in some dry sparkling wine to add a playful, sophisticated touch. The wine provides a refreshing fizz that complements the creamy texture. Serve the soup in chilled glasses or bowls to keep it cool and create a simple yet visually stunning dish. It is a fantastic starter that will get the party started!
Add your own style to the recipe
While most of the ingredients in this cod pea soup are carefully balanced, there are still quite a few ways you can play around with the recipe. Consider adding some lemon or lime juice to the soup. Even small amounts can add a delightful, zesty, citrusy finish to the rich pea soup. The same applies to a dash of smoked paprika or chilli flakes, which will introduce warmth and spice.
Replace succulent prawns with smoked salmon, fried shallots, or crispy fried bacon. Smoked salmon will add a rich, salty, and slightly smoky flavour. Fried scallops offer a mild, sweet flavour with a caramelised outer layer, while the fried bacon introduces a bold, salty touch. Both fried scallops and fried bacon provide a pronounced crispy element that works well with the soup.
