Pea Soup with Mint and Canadian Bacon

A vibrant and refreshing green pea soup with the bright flavors of fresh mint and the savory touch of Canadian bacon. For a vegan option, simply replace the bacon with smoked paprika.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.15/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

1mediumYellow Onion(chopped)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.10

4ozCanadian Bacon(diced (or 1 tsp smoked paprika for vegan))

£1.75

4cupsFrozen Peas

£1.00

4cupsVegetable Broth(low sodium)

£0.60

0.3cupFresh Mint(chopped, plus extra for garnish)

£0.50

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(or to taste)

1tablespoonLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

£0.10

Total Cost

£4.60

£1.15 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.
Add the minced garlic and Canadian bacon (or smoked paprika if vegan) and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the bacon is lightly browned.
3.
Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
4.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh mint and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth (be cautious when blending hot liquids).
6.
Return the soup to the pot and heat gently if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra fresh mint leaves.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

34g

13% of RDA

Fat

15g

21% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

1000 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk (for vegan) after blending.

Adjust the amount of mint to your preference. Some people prefer a more subtle mint flavor.

If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but use less (about 1 teaspoon) and add it at the same time as the peas.

Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt or crème fraîche for added richness (optional).

The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Blender or Immersion Blender

Wine Pairings

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