Witches' Brew pea soup with crispy bacon served in a Halloween cauldron mug.

I love Halloween! I always decorate the house for the kids too, although things are a little tamer these days than they were before having children!
One of my favourite Halloween traditions is having a little party at home, with plenty of snacks and drinks. And with the weather getting colder, I thought it would be nice to have something warm and comforting on the menu this year.
So, I decided to make this Pea Soup Recipe! It’s quick and easy to make, and that lovely green colour makes it perfect for Halloween. Especially when served in little cauldron mugs!

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This Witches’ Brew Pea Soup recipe combines sweet petit pois with crispy bacon for a comforting, satisfying soup that’s both tasty and a little bit spooky. It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. It’s just the thing to add a bit of spooky fun this Halloween.
I bought four Witches’ Brew Cauldron Mugs for our soup, and I love them! They are the perfect size for kids and adults alike, with plenty of room to dig into your steamy green broth with a big old spoon.
Enjoy!

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Can You Make Pea Soup Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! If you’re planning a Halloween party and want to get some of the cooking out of the way beforehand, this soup is a handy one to prepare in advance. Make the soup as normal, but leave off the crispy bacon until you’re ready to serve. Allow it to cool, then pop it into an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
When you’re ready to eat, reheat the soup thoroughly until piping hot, giving it a good stir as it warms through. Cook your bacon separately and sprinkle it over the top just before serving.

Can You Freeze Pea Soup?

Yes! This pea soup freezes well, so you can make a batch and save some for another day.
Leave the bacon topping off and allow the soup to cool before transferring it into freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to three months for best quality.
Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot. You might need to add a splash of water or stock if the soup has thickened.

Ingredients

  • 545g petit pois (frozen peas)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic puree
  • 200g bacon lardons or chopped streaky bacon
  • 500ml hot water
  • 2 x veg stock cubes
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large saucepan with a drop of olive oil.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the petit pois into the pan and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water then add to the saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Place the bacon into a pan with a drop of oil and fry for 5 minutes until cooked.
  7. Heat the soup gently until warmed through.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls or a novelty cauldron mug like ours! Top with the bacon pieces and enjoy!
Witches' Brew pea soup with crispy bacon served in a Halloween cauldron mug.

Witches’ Brew Pea Soup Recipe

5 from 8 votes
This Witches' Brew Pea Soup recipe combines sweet petit pois with crispy bacon for a comforting, satisfying soup that’s both tasty and a little bit spooky!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 545 g petit pois (frozen peas)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic puree
  • 200 g streaky bacon chopped
  • 500 ml hot water
  • 2 vegetable stock cubes

Method
 

  1. Heat a large saucepan with a drop of olive oil.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the petit pois into the pan and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water then add to the saucepan. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Place the bacon into a pan with a drop of oil and fry for 5 minutes until cooked.
  7. Heat the soup gently until warmed through.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls or a novelty cauldron mug like ours! Top with the bacon pieces and enjoy!

Feel free to tweak this recipe to suit your preferences. If you’re not a fan of bacon, you can easily swap it out or add other toppings like croutons or a sprinkle of cheese. It’s a versatile base that can be adapted to fit your family’s tastes and dietary needs.

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61 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Love the mug and the easy Witches’ Brew Pea Soup recipe. Our youngest would love it and, actually, so would everyone else in the family.

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  2. This sounds and looks so fabulous. This would be a great spooky tea for the family one night. I wonder if those sell those mugs online.

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  10. This is a great recipe, with the colder weather approaching I am sure it would be a family favourite and that mug look great

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  20. Love it, I always love hosting Halloween parties. This looks perfect after going around trick or treating to get warm whilst we all come back to my house.

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  29. What a great idea the kids seem to be making a bigger deal of Halloween as they get older and would love this .

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  41. I imagine myself eating this soup 🍲 😋 in front of a warm fireplace in the Wintertime while wat hing the snow ❄️ 😅 falling outside my windows 🪟!

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