Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup
Hearty potatoes and green peas simmered with regional spices create a warming soup reminiscent of Quebec’s rustic comfort foods. This canadian-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs medium, diced yellow onions, minced garlic cloves, frozen green peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced yellow onions
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 4 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried savory
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced yellow onions and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 4 peeled and diced russet potatoes, 1 tsp dried savory, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring to coat the potatoes with spices.
- Step 3: Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup frozen green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture.
- Step 5: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced yellow onions from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Quebec-Style Potato and Pea Soup?
Canadian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
