This fresh broccoli and pea soup is light, clean, and gently nourishing. It is designed to keep the vegetables tasting green and natural, without cream or heaviness.
Quick to prepare and easy to manage, this soup suits everyday family cooking and is especially good when you want something warming that still feels fresh and balanced.
Recipe Information
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Skill level: Beginner
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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300 g broccoli, chopped, including the stalk
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150 g frozen peas
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800 ml vegetable stock
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Step-by-Step Method
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Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over a gentle heat. Add the onion with a small pinch of salt and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it softens without colouring.
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Add the broccoli to the pan and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 8 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender.
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Stir in the peas and cook for a further 2 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and blend the soup until smooth but still light in texture.
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Season with black pepper and adjust the salt to taste.
Practical Tips
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Do not overcook the broccoli, as this dulls both colour and flavour.
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Adding the peas at the end keeps their sweetness fresh.
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If the soup thickens too much after blending, loosen it with a little hot water.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with toast, flatbread, or a simple buttered slice of bread. This soup works best when kept uncomplicated.
Storage and Reheating
Allow the soup to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently on the hob, stirring often, and avoid boiling. This soup is best eaten fresh and is not ideal for freezing.
