Almost Instant Soup with a Power Blender

Looking for quick gourmet soup? The almost instant frozen green pea soup will fit the bill provided you have a power blender. I am fortunate to have both a Vitamix Explorian E320 and a MiHealthmaker blender in my kitchen and either will make this almost instant hot soup. Why almost instant? Well the nut sprinkles and the nut cream take just a little longer but make all the difference both visually and by taste. It is however a quick and easy green pea soup.

Green peas are actually not a vegetable, being part of the legume family meaning they are the seeds inside pods. Other legumes include beans, lentils and chickpeas. They are very high in nutrients and most people, especially kids love green peas.

This almost instant pea soup turns the peas into a beautiful green cream that makes an excellent first course. The added ingredients turn it into a gourmet starter.

Nutritional Value of almost instant pea soup

Green peas have exceptionally high protein content and are also rich in polyphenol antioxidants. In addition, 170 grams of peas offers an impressive array of nutrients.

Calories: 62
Carbs: 11 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Vitamin A: 34% of the RDI
Vitamin K: 24% of the RDI
Vitamin C: 13% of the RDI
Thiamine: 15% of the RDI
Folate: 12% of the RDI
Manganese: 11% of the RDI
Iron: 7% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 6% of the RDI

Similarly Almonds contain over 20% protein and most of the fats in almonds are monounsaturated and therefore healthy. Almonds are also rich in vitamins and minerals, for instance: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E and potassium

Fibre and the Gut

A key factor in creating and maintaining a healthy gut biome is high fibre foods. In fact, the high fibre content in green peas is a key benefit to this enjoyable legume. Protein works together with fibre to slow digestion down which promotes a feeling of fullness which makes them an excellent choice as a weight loss food.

This delicious almost instant pea soup other than a dinner starter can be flasked, hot or cold and taken out as an out of the house meal. A tasty carry-out meal will prevent you from grabbing some unhealthy take away which messes with your gut biome, feeling of satisfaction and weight control.

Almost Instant Frozen Green Pea Soup

This super easy almost instant frozen green pea soup is satisfying, and can be eaten hot or cold. I make this soup in my Vitamix or MiHealthmaker. Both can make hot soup from raw without having to use any other appliances!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Course Soup Starter

Equipment

Vitamix or MiHealthmaker power blender
A small flying pan - non stick is good!

Ingredients

Soup

900 g of frozen peas
500 ml of boiling water
20 ml of coconut cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Spicy Nut sprinkles

1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp coriander seeds
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
3 Tbsp sesame seeds
30 g almonds

Nut Cream

60 g of blanched almonds
237 ml of hot water
1/2 clove of garlic

Instructions

Spicy Nut sprinkles

Add the ingredients listed to a small flying pan, heated over a low heat.Turn the heat to medium and roast the spices and nuts until they start to change colour. Shake the pan often and be very careful that the spices and nuts do not burn. as they will spoil your soup. Place this into a coffee grinder or pestle and mortar and create a spicy nutty topping. Set aside.

Nut Cream

Add all the ingredients into the blender and process until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

The Soup

Add all the soup ingredients and blend until you have a hot smooth consistency. The Vitamix and the MiHealthmaker will heat up the soup through the power of the friction.
Plate the soup, place a dollop of nut cream on the soup and sprinkle with the spicy nut sprinkles

Notes

This soup is made hot in the blender so needs to be served immediately. Make sure that the soup plates have been warmed. If you are unable to serve immediately then warm up on gentle heat before plating.

Pestle & Mortar available from:Mr-Price-Home and YuppieChef

Vitamix Blender and MiHealthmaker Blender available from:Colleenshealthbeat

Keyword Blender soup, Frozen peas, Gourmet soup, Instant Soup, Soup

Equipment available from:

Pestle & Mortar
Mr-Price-Home and YuppieChef

Coffee Grinder – YuppieChef and Kloppers

Vitamix Blender and MiHealthmaker Blender
Colleenshealthbeat