Smooth Green Pea Soup with Potato and Milk

Name: Smooth Green Pea Soup with Potato and Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: European-inspired
Ingredients: 30 g unsalted butter; 1 whole medium onion, diced; 2 whole medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 500 g fresh or frozen peas; 1 l vegetable stock; 250 ml whole milk; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped parsley or mint; 4 tbsp crème fraîche, optional

Smooth pea soup with potato, milk and a fresh herb finish.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 40 minMakes 4 to 6 servings

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This creamy pea soup blends sweet peas and potato with onion, vegetable stock and milk. The source suggests fresh peas, but frozen peas work well and need less cooking. Simmer the potato until tender, add peas near the end to preserve their colour, then blend carefully. Stir in milk after blending and warm gently without boiling. Finish with herbs and a spoonful of crème fraîche if you like. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes until soft, not browned. Add potatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer 12 to 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add peas and simmer 3 to 5 minutes for fresh peas or 2 to 3 minutes for frozen.

Smooth Green Pea Soup with Potato and Milk

How to tell when it is ready

Garnish with herbs and crème fraîche, if using.

Tips

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add potatoes and vegetable stock.
Add peas and simmer 3 to 5 minutes for fresh peas or 2 to 3 minutes for frozen.
Remove pan from heat.

Troubleshooting

If soup is too thick, add warm stock.
If soup is dull in colour, avoid extended boiling after adding peas.

Substitutions

Use olive oil instead of butter.
Use unsweetened oat milk for a dairy-free soup.

Variations

Stir in spinach before blending.
Add a squeeze of lemon.

Serving suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.
Top with crème fraîche.
Add toasted croutons.
Scatter fresh mint.

Make ahead

Prepare components ahead and store safely. Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring often.

Storage

Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring often.

Food safety

Cool and refrigerate soup promptly; reheat until steaming throughout.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen peas?

Yes. Add them straight from frozen and simmer just until tender.

How should I store creamy green pea soup?

Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring often.

Serve with crusty bread. Refrigerate within 2 hours up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring often.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Smooth Green Pea Soup with Potato and Milk