Susan Gast, Author
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There’s nothing cozier than a bowl of pea soup — and yes, you can make it fast using dehydrated peas!
✅ Quick Answer: Can you make pea soup with dehydrated peas?
Yes! Rehydrate dehydrated peas and onions, simmer with vegetable stock and tarragon, then blend until smooth. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a creamy, flavorful pea soup that’s perfect for easy weeknight comfort.
This easy one-pot recipe blends simple pantry staples into a velvety, nourishing soup that tastes homemade without the long prep. Tarragon adds a subtle, aromatic lift that makes each spoonful memorable.
And the best part? Easy cleanup! Just one pan to wash, plus a slice of bread and butter makes sure no drop goes to waste. 🍞😉
This soup gets its deep flavor from simple ingredients, but the star twist is dried tarragon, giving it a subtle, aromatic kick.
Give it a try and enjoy a bowl of cozy, homemade goodness!
Ingredients
Instructions
*IF you need to add salt, do so, BUT be careful NOT to over-salt as the bouillon has salt in it.
Nutrition Information
ENJOY! It's so quick and easy to prepare, right?
If you want to use fresh ingredients that you may have on hand, do this:
Exchange the dry ingredients in the recipe, above, for these fresh ingredients listed below!
containing dehydrated food...
that even your kids and spouse will eat!
🍕 Pizza! 🥧 Shepherd's Pie! 🥘 Beef Stew! plus
Cauliflower Soup and Cauliflower Mash, along with crazy Carrot Soup!
Decadent Desserts:
Carrot Cake and Cranberry Pineapple Pie!
and more...
Fresh food ingredient amounts are included for when you have fresh food on hand.
See which recipes are included here.
It's that little bit of tarragon in this velvety pea soup, I think, that makes it such a special
dish and I have to say that credit for adding tarragon goes to Ellie Krieger—she has some fantastic
recipe books, you should really check them out.
You can find many of Ellie's great cookbooks over at Amazon.com. She does a really good job of explaining how to make the recipes; all turn out simply delicious! Go check out Ellie Krieger today.
Tarragon is a perennial herb that is part of the Asteraceae family and it grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Tarragon prefers soil that is high in organic matter.
Tarragon plants should be spaced 12 to 18 inches apart.
Tarragon is typically harvested in the summer or early fall and is ready to harvest when the leaves are dry and the flavor is at its peak.
To harvest, cut the stems of the tarragon plants just above the ground.
There are two different types of tarragon that you can grow: French tarragon and Russian tarragon.
Tarragon vinegar is made with tarragon and white wine vinegar. It has a strong flavor and is often used in salad dressings or as a marinade.
Here's an easy recipe for tarragon vinegar:
Ingredients:
Directions:
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What kinds of peas make great pea soup?
There are many different types of peas that make great pea soup. Some of the most popular varieties include:
Do I need to soak dehydrated peas before making soup?
Yes. Rehydrate them in water until plump (about 20–30 minutes). This ensures they cook evenly and blend into a creamy soup.
Can I use split peas instead of whole dehydrated peas?
Absolutely. Split peas work beautifully, but whole dehydrated peas provide a slightly different texture and flavor. Adjust cooking time as needed.
What herbs pair well with pea soup besides tarragon?
Popular options include thyme, mint, and parsley. Tarragon gives a unique licorice-like note, but you can mix and match herbs based on your taste.
How long does dehydrated pea soup keep in the fridge?
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It also freezes well - just reblend after reheating for a smooth texture. Note: It thickens up - a lot - the day after!
Warm, simple, and budget-friendly, this pea soup with dehydrated peas proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated.
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