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Creamy Pea Soup Recipe with Crispy Pancetta

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A cozy and irresistible creamy pea soup topped with crispy pancetta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups frozen peas (about 600g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (1 liter)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 6 ounces pancetta, diced (170g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook until golden and crispy, about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving rendered fat in skillet.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Add frozen peas and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until peas are tender.
  4. Remove pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, blend in batches, filling no more than half the jar, then return soup to pot.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh mint. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add lemon juice for brightness. Reheat gently if needed, avoiding boiling after adding cream.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with crispy pancetta. Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick, stir in more broth or water to desired consistency. Blend in batches for ultra-smooth texture or pulse for chunkier soup. Pancetta can be substituted with bacon or crispy smoked tofu for vegetarian version. Use frozen peas to maintain vibrant green color. For dairy-free, swap heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and butter with olive oil.

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