15 Minutes Pea Soup + Instant Pot Pea Soup

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This Creamy Pea Soup is deliciously healthy, satisfying and soooo easy to make using pantry staples. With fresh mint and a hint of cumin this no fuss soup makes a great appetizer, light lunch or comfort food dinner when paired with some bread.

Suitable for gluten free, vegan and low carb diets. Weight Watchers Points included.

a bowl of pea soup served with a spoon and cloth napkin

Creamy Pea Soup is a worldwide favorite since it requires minimal prep, is quick and easy to make in less than 20 minutes with only pantry ingredients. You can make it on the stovetop or the Instant Pot and is a great make-ahead dish for weekly meal prep too.

And like this Kabocha squash soup or Jamaican Pumpkin Soup, it is versatile too – serve as an appetizer in little glasses, a colorful side, as a light lunch with some greens, or pair up with some crusty breads, grilled cheese, or pumpkin scones.

Trust me, you and yours will loooooove tucking into this warm, comforting meal. As mush as they would love this Creamy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup.

top down view of a bowl filled with pea soup

Why Make This Recipe

  • Works equally well with fresh or frozen peas – so great for leftovers
  • It is easy and full of flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes.
  • You can serve hot or chilled so suitable for all types of weather.
  • Made from pantry staples and perfect for meal prep or prepping ahead.
  • Dietary – suitable for vegan and gluten free diets.
the ingredients needed for making split pea soup

Ingredient Notes

  • Peas – This is the garden pea variety (not split peas). You can use frozen or fresh.
  • Liquid – Use water or stock to your preference.
  • Cumin – this adds a great flavor to the soup. You would need to toast the seeds first.
  • Mint – You need fresh mint for maximum flavor.
  • Flavorings – We use green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.

So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make this recipe for Pea Mint Soup? Then gather your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Pea Soup

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from recipe card below.

  1. Heat saucepan and add cumin seeds. Toast for about 1 min until they are fragrant.
  2. Then add peas, sliced green onions, garlic, and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the mint. Then allow to cool down.
  4. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Ladle into mugs or bowls and serve.
image collage showing the steps for making pea soup

Make It In The Instant Pot

For the instant pot version, use ground cumin instead.

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from recipe card below.

  1. Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot Insert.
  2. Cover your Instant Pot, turn the valve to ‘sealing,’ select the pressure cook or manual button. (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure, and set the timer for 2 minutes.
  3. When done, perform a quick pressure release and carefully open the lid.
  4. Let the Instant Pot Soup cool down a bit before carefully puréeing it with an immersion blender. Adjust seasonings, and serve.
image collage showing the steps for making instant pot pea soup

Note – Cook time dos not include time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

Recipe Tips

  • The Mint Pea Soup can be really hot, so make sure it cools down before you blend it.
  • You can decant it into a blender to purée (after it has cooled down).
  • If you want a thicker soup, then remove about a half to one cup of liquid before you purée.
top down view of the finished instant pot pea soup inside the instant pot

Delicious Variations

  • Swap the liquid – swap out your water with, vegetable or chicken stock instead. 
  • Add zing – for punch add ginger and garlic powder.
  • Add heat – add heat with red pepper flakes, jalapeños, cayenne, and more.
  • Add in other veggies – Use other quick-cook veggies like corn and zucchini. They cook up nicely and it’s a great way to get more vegetables in your family. 
  • Add protein – add protein with some tofu or Greek yogurt.
  • Top with crunch – top with seeds, croutons, etc.
top down view of the finished pea soup served in a bowl and garnished with sliced radishes and mint

Storage

  • Store – Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
  • Freeze – Freeze cooled soup in freezer bags or meal prep containers, removing all the air. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Meal prepThis Mint and Pea Soup recipe is an ideal meal prep solution. You can whip up a batch – or even 2 – ahead of time, and store it in individual meal prep containers. Such a great way to have perfectly portioned servings ready to use throughout the week.
glass meal storage container filled with pea soup

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Weight Watchers Points

There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of Mint and Pea Soup.

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Creamy Pea Soup

This colorful is an easy, fuss-free, flavourful appetizer, light lunch or comfort food dink, dish that is ready to serve in less than 15 mins.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British, Western
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 3/4 tsp cumin seeds optional
  • 2 green onion (spring onion), chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb (450g) peas fresh or frozen
  • 3 cups (750ml) water or stock
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

Make On The Stovetop

  • Heat the pot and toast the cumin seeds for about 1 min until they are fragrant.
  • Then add peas, sliced green onions, garlic and water, bring to the boil and simmer for 8 minutes
  • Remove from heat, stir in the mint and let the soup cool.
  • Purée the soup, then add in salt and pepper to taste.

Make In The Instant Pot

  • Add all the ingredients into the Instant Pot Insert.
  • Cover your Instant Pot, turn the valve to ‘sealing,’ select the pressure cook or manual button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure, and set the timer for 2 minutes.
  • When done, perform a quick pressure release and carefully open the lid.
  • Let the Instant Pot Soup cool down a bit before carefully pureeing it with an immersion blender.
  • Adjust seasonings, and serve.
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Notes

  • Make this with fresh, frozen or even canned peas.
  • You can easily add in another  1/2 cup (120mls )of water or stock if you prefer a thinner soup.
  • ThSoup can be really hot, so make sure it cools down before you blend it.
  • You can decant it into a blender to purée (after it has cooled down).
  • If you want a thicker soup, then remove about a half to one cup of liquid before you purée.
  • There is 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this Soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 46.6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. 5 stars
    It’s crazy how busy we are in the spring! I am out working in the garden for hours every day, this soup is perfect and so are those pastries!

  2. 5 stars
    Both the pastries and the soup look delicious! It is so handy to have a meal like this up your sleeve for busy nights. The idea of having great food without hours in the kitchen after work is great!