Lemony Pea and Spinach Soup Recipe (2024)

I used wine instead of vermouth and then added the juice of a whole lemon. After a taste I felt it definitely needed that acid so I'm happy with the result! I didn't have pasta so I did some wild rice and I love the thickness that brings to the soup. This is a great way to get so many veggies in one meal!

I didn’t have baby spinach so I used frozen spinach. It worked out fine. I used the Vitamix for pureeing. I used spring onions instead of chives. The next day it was still fresh as can be. I fried up pumpkin seeds, coriander, red pepper flakes and almond slivers. All in a bit of canola oil, mixed Garam massala and some sugar and salt. So the soup was decorated with parsley, lemon zest, spring onion,seed mix and crème fraîche. It needed contrasting flavors. It worked out beautifully.

Wow! This was one of the tastiest recipes I’ve ever made. Who knew that a soup that is so healthy and so quick to make could be so satisfying? Great the way it is written but I found a couple of additions that were a slight improvement IMHO. I added a half avocado chopped up and 1/4c fresh mint. I think the avocado gives the soup a great mouthfeel when blended with the other ingredients. Enjoy!

Used what I had: 4 fat spring onions, 4 cloves garlic, 6 stalks chopped celery, a pound of frozen peas, 2 chopped zucchini, green veg broth, and an entire bunch of finely chopped dill, salt & pepper. Added a couple tablespoons of miso and juice of whole lemon after cooking/before blending. This was delicious! Will not wait until frig needs cleaning to make this soup again :-)

Easy, fresh, and really delicious. I made a few swaps based on what I had in my fridge (fennel for celery, dill for parsley), and bulked up the last of my spinach with a few handfuls of arugula. It all made for a light and very springy soup.

A lovely, fresh and healthy pea soup - a great take on what is often a tad lacklustre. Super easy and took about 40 mins in total. I used white wine and omitted the pasta at the end and instead served with Ali Slagle's Garlic Bread (%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=2). What a wonderful dinner, highly recommend!

Made this soup and was absolutely wonderful when eaten immediately after making. I had leftovers for the next day and it was awful. I tried adding more seasoning and some brown rice, but it has a bad smell and sour taste. Don’t know what to do to salvage the leftovers.

I used garlic infused olive oil to cook, added a few red pepper flakes and only had frozen spinach so doubled up on parsley for freshness (which I love) and it was very good. Immersion blender worked well. The leeks are stars here.

Great recipe, so easy. I added lemon juice and cayenne at the end, and dolloped with yogurt. Thanks.

Delicious!! Season well with salt and pepper and use a flavorful broth (I used Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base) and this soup is not by any means bland! I inadvertently tossed the green parts of my leeks so I added in some additional scallions I had wasting away in the fridge to pad the leeks a bit - worked perfectly! I do recommend using a blender to puree - I tried with my immersion blender and it just didn't get it smooth enough. Re-blended in my blender and the texture was perfect!

Wow! This rocked!! I cut the recipe in half. I did add half a lemon's juice and a tablespoon of miso. I did not add any pasta or rice. Served with saltine crackers and an albarino. Divine meal!! Will make again.

Didn't have celery but use some onion instead. Had the greens of organic radishes that were still looking good, so added those. Used white wine, not as much broth then followed the recipe. Very good and easy!

This one's a keeper! Substitutions I made based on what I had: no parsley, added juice of half a lemon, used white wine in place of vermouth, sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Came out fresh and vibrant!

One of my new favorite recipes. Added lots more salt, lemon, and approx 2 cups of freshly grated Parm to the mixture while using the immersion blender (just my personal preference). Paired so nicely with a gorgeous Chenin Blanc, and a fresh baguette with radishes and butter with Maldon salt. Wonderfully easy to make and adapt to your taste.

Closest thing I've ever had to a salad in soup form (in a good way). I made this without any of the pasta or garnishes, except the lemon zest (per Alexa's note), and it was still delicious. Seems like a great way to clear out any wilted greens or herbs in the bottom of your fridge, too. I added a handful of basil which was wonderful. I think mint would be good as well. Alternatively, I might even add a parmesan rind next time for an extra savory kick.

Delicious, and easy. Loved the flavor

I recommended serving this with some Cholula, brewer's yeast, and a dash of soy sauce. Adds flavor and pretty colors for presentation. I also often sub in quinoa for the farro.

I made this as recommended with 3 slight flavor mods - added 2tsps of mixed dry herbs d’provence, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for a umami punch, and 1 can of cannellini beans (before emulsifying) for additional body. Very fresh and delicious soup, nice peppery punch from the fresh parsley.

I made this half recipe and found it very gluggy, if that's a word. No added pasta and it already seem olive-oily without more at the end. Maybe the lemon zest would have added a jolt. Btw, I thought it might be delicious cold, since its ingredients are so "salad-y". One wishes.... I'd make again per readers' comments. But life is short ! Too many recipes to test and keep.

Easy to make and pretty too. I used white wine, instead of vermouth, homemade vegetable stock, doubled the spinach, and replaced the parsley with lots of basil. I added a bit of butter at the end, and lots of olive oil. I served it with a sourdough grilled cheese sandwich. Light and divine.

Has anyone tried to freeze this? Wondering how that would work.

Delicious! Added fresh mint & juice of two lemons for acid, which I thought it needed. Also used vegetarian “no chicken” stock. Will make again.

The note about the frozen peas and freezer burn - just rinse the peas in a colander. I always do this with any frozen vegetable - actually anything frozen- to remove the ice. No need to throw the darn peas away.

Not lemony. Not insubstantial, either, but needs acid. Solution? Juice of a lemon (or lime, or more) added post cook. This soup is finer without pasta, and served cold, an excellent response to the overwhelming volume of gazpachos we see in this season. Consider either a fruity olive oil (as per recipe) or sesame oil. Another substitution: tarragon vs the dill ... or both!

Zesty spring soup for a foggy night by the ocean. We substituted in butter, dry sherry, and wild rice and added 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tbsp cumin, and juice from the lemon. Would make again!

I added a dollop of pesto after dishing up in bowls,Gave another layer of flavor, otherwise followed recipe exactly as written. Delish!!

Did anyone use a green other than spinach? I can't eat spinach or chard due to their oxalate content.

Suggestions for alternatives to vermouth or wine, for those who don't keep booze in the house?

Was really good, but it feels like some depth was missing. Only things I changed was added lemon juice instead of zest, and didn't do creme fraiche. Will definitely make again, might fuss with the seasoning.Shockingly easy and quick to make! Much quicker than most soup, as you're pretty much just cooking enough to blanche the greens.

made this mostly as written except used veggie better than bullion and added the juice of the lemon as I love lemon, did not serve with pasta or creme fraiche as I wanted a lighter, vegan option and WOW, loved every spoonful. Will definitely make again and again