Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup
Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup is silky and fresh, with the natural sweetness of peas balanced by bright lemon and aromatic thyme. A swirl of cream adds richness while garlic croutons bring a crunchy finish. Serve it as a light lunch, an elegant starter for dinner, or a quick comfort bowl on busy weeknights.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the onion for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned and soft.
- 2
Blend the onion, peas, spinach, lemon juice, thyme, and 2 cups chicken broth in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Pour the mixture back into the same saucepan. Stir in the remaining broth. Warm gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Stir in the cream, if desired. Heat over low heat for about 1 minute. Do not boil. Garnish with garlic croutons, if desired.
- Calories 447.98 kcal High 22%
- Protein 21.66 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 49.96 g 18%
- Total Fat 15.08 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.72 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1183.27 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 11.65 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 5.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.76 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 482.57 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 23.8 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 447.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Butter, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 447.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup healthy?
- Speedy Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 447.98 calories and 21.66 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1183.27 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.72 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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