Healthy Pea Soup Recipe
Pea soup is a hearty and comforting dish made from dried peas, typically green or yellow. It's prepared by simmering dried peas with vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, along with herbs such as thyme and bay leaves.
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Calories: 300kcal
Servings: 5 people
Equipment
- Spoon
- Measuring tools
Ingredients
- Butter – 1 tablespoon
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Onion chopped – 1 medium
- Celery chopped – 1 stalk
- Garlic chopped – 2 cloves
- Fresh thyme or parsley chopped – 1 teaspoon
- Peas fresh or frozen – 6 cups
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Half-and-half optional – 1/2 cup
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat
- Add onion and celery
- Cook until slightly softened
- Add garlic and herbs
- Add peas and water
- Add salt and pepper
- Bring to simmer
- Cook for 15–20 minutes
- Stir occasionally
- Add half-and-half if using
- Serve warm
Notes
Soaking peas: Soaking the dried peas before cooking can help reduce cooking time and improve their texture. It's recommended to soak them for a few hours or overnight for best results.
Customization: Pea soup is versatile, so feel free to customize it according to your preferences. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or spices to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g