This Bright, Fat-Free Spring Pea Soup Feels Like a Detox in Every Bowl

Fresh, fast, and meat-free, this spring pea soup with wild garlic delivers bright, full flavor in minutes.

Spring calls for a soup that is bright, quick, and still satisfying. This pea and wild garlic situation checks all three boxes: a clean, plant-based bowl with real flavor, vivid color, and just enough crunch to feel lively. No marathon simmering, no fuss — just a smart sequence and fresh produce doing the heavy lifting.

What you need

• 200 g green split peas
• 1.5 L water or vegetable stock
• 1 carrot
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 200 g broccoli
• 70 g wild garlic (also called ramsons)
• 4–5 sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 black peppercorns
• 0.5 tsp coriander seeds
• Salt, to taste

How to make it

Start the base: Rinse the split peas, then move them to a pot with the water or stock. Bring to a boil, drop to a gentle simmer, and cook about 30 minutes until the peas are soft.

Build flavor while you wait: Grate the carrot and finely chop the onion. Warm the olive oil in a skillet with the sun-dried tomatoes, then sauté the onion and carrot until they turn golden and sweet.

Prep the greens and spices: Rinse the wild garlic, trim away any tough bits, and chop it finely. Dice the bell pepper. Break the broccoli into small florets. In a mortar, crush the peppercorns with the coriander seeds until fragrant.

Combine: When the peas are tender, add the sautéed onion and carrot to the pot. Salt to taste and let it all simmer together for 5 minutes.

Layer in the fresh stuff: Stir in the diced bell pepper and the chopped wild garlic. After about 2 minutes, add the broccoli florets.

Keep the snap: Simmer everything for 3 more minutes so the broccoli stays bright and just crisp.

Finish strong: Stir in the crushed pepper-and-coriander mix, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the soup rest for 15 minutes. That short pause smooths the edges and brings the aromatics together.

Serve hot. It is simple, green, and quietly punchy — exactly what a spring bowl should be.