Easy Green Pea Soup – French-Style Potage de Petits Pois🫛

Name: Easy Green Pea Soup – French-Style Potage de Petits Pois🫛
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 450g of Frozen Green Peas; 1 Onion; Appropriate amount of Butter or Coconut Oil; 500ml of Water; 2 teaspoons of Bouillon; Appropriate amount of Salt; Appropriate amount of Pepper

30 min prepApproximately 30 minutes

Updated 16 Sept 2025

This easy green pea soup is a creamy and comforting dish made with simple ingredients — just frozen green peas, onions, and broth. Inspired by the classic French potage de petits pois, it can be served hot on chilly days or chilled as a refreshing soup in warmer weather. Add crispy fried bacon on top for a flavorful finishing touch.😊

Ingredients

For 4 people:

450g of Frozen Green Peas
1 Onion
Appropriate amount of Butter or Coconut Oil
500ml of Water
2 teaspoons of Bouillon
Appropriate amount of Salt
Appropriate amount of Pepper

Easy Green Pea Soup – French-Style Potage de Petits Pois🫛 ingredients

How to make it

1/ Prepare the Onions: Finely chop the onions. 2/ Sauté the Onions: Heat the butter (or coconut oil) in a pot, add the chopped onions, and sauté until fragrant.

3/ Add the Green Peas: When the onions become translucent, add the frozen green peas and stir-fry briefly.

4/ Simmer: Add the water and bouillon. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.

5/ Blend Until Smooth: Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup with a hand blender until smooth.

6/ Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then return to the heat and warm gently. 7/ Add Toppings (Optional): Top with crispy fried bacon, croutons, or a swirl of cream if you like.

Good to know

🌟 Little Extras to Make It Special🌟

⭐️ Homemade Croutons Made Easy: Cut a slice of bread into 1 cm cubes, mince some garlic, and fry them in a hot pan with olive oil or butter until golden and crispy.

⭐️ Flavorful Bacon Topping: For this recipe, fry French bacon (lardons) in a pan until crispy, then sprinkle with parsley for a delicious finishing touch.🥓

⭐️ Use Your Favorite Oil: When sautéing the onions, feel free to use any oil you like at home, such as salad oil or olive oil.

⭐️ Add a Potato for Comfort: Adding a potato to the soup gives it a slightly more comforting, hearty flavor.🥔

⭐️ Make It Creamy: If you like a creamier taste, try adding a little milk, fresh cream, or crème fraîche — experiment and find your favorite!❤️