Pea soup is a quick and easy meal that is packed with nutrients and tastes delicious. The addition of peas adds a lovely subtle sweetness to this hearty soup, making it a perfect soup. It’s a perfect way to start your day, and it’s a great way to keep your metabolism going all day long.
by Penny Ritson Penny´s Recipes
Pea Soup
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 g dried marrowfat peas
- 2 tsp bicarbonate soda
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 medium leeks, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
- 4 cup (1l) vegetable stock
- 150 g red lentils
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the marrowfat peas in a bowl. Measure 1.5 liters of boiling water. Add 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda. Pour over peas and leave to soak overnight, or at least 12 hours.
- Rinse the peas thoroughly to prepare for use. In a large saucepan, heat the butter. Add the leek and sauté for a few minutes. Add the carrot and potato and sweat for a few minutes.
- Add the peas and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and black pepper. Place in your Optimum high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan to heat through. Serve with crusty bread.
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