Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in your large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add Garlic and Potatoes: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another minute. Then, add the cubed potatoes and mix everything together.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the Peas and Milk: Once the potatoes are soft, add the frozen peas and stir in the milk (or cream). Continue simmering for another 5-7 minutes, allowing everything to cook through and the flavors to meld together.
- Season to Taste: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper to your liking. If you want a little extra kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can blend part of the soup with an immersion blender. Simply remove about half of the soup (including some of the potatoes and vegetables), blend it until smooth, and return it to the pot. This will create a creamy texture without needing to add any cream.