Hearty Green Pea & Spinach Soup
This vibrant, nourishing soup is packed with green goodness—sweet peas and earthy spinach make it naturally creamy when blended. It's hearty enough for a meal thanks to potatoes and optional protein boosts, yet light and healthy. Ready in about 35 minutes. Serves 4–6.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (for heartiness)
600–700 g frozen green peas Cabera Organic (about 2 bags; no need to thaw)
300 g frozen spinach Cabera Organic
4–6 cups (1–1.5 liters) vegetable or chicken broth (start with 4 cups/1 liter for thicker soup)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins for extra heartiness and flavor:
1 teaspoon ground cumin or curry powder
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream, coconut milk, or Greek yogurt
1 cup diced ham, cooked bacon, or chickpeas (for protein)
Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
Instructions
Sauté the base: Heat the oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic (and cumin/curry powder if using) and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add veggies: Toss in the diced potatoes and frozen green peas Cabera Organic directly from the bag. Pour in the broth (start with 4 cups/1 liter). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Add spinach: Stir in the frozen cut spinach Cabera Organic and cook for 2–3 minutes until it’s fully heated through and incorporated (frozen spinach wilts quickly).
Blend: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to purée the soup until smooth and creamy. (Alternatively, blend in batches in a stand blender, with caution.) Leave some chunks if you prefer a bit of texture.
Finish: Stir in the cream/yogurt/coconut milk (if using), lemon juice, and any protein like ham, bacon, or chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes to meld flavors. If the soup is too thick, add a splash more broth.
Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with a dollop of yogurt, croutons, toasted nuts, fresh herbs (like mint or parsley), or a sprinkle of cheese. Pair with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate cozy meal!
This version is super convenient with Cabera’s organic frozen peas and spinach—no washing or chopping needed. It stays bright green and full of flavor.
