Make a very tasty and warm Pea Soup for the colder days, a great option for your dinner!
Pea soup
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesLet’s prepare the Pea Soup using the ingredients below and follow the instructions on how to prepare it.
Ingredients
2 cups dried peas (or 4 cups fresh peas)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth or water
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Croutons (optional, for serving)
Chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or mint) for garnish (optional)
Directions
- If using dried peas, start by washing and draining them.Â
If using fresh peas, you can skip this step. - In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.Â
Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until soft and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. - Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peas (dried or fresh) to the pan and stir well.
- Pour the vegetable broth or water into the pan and add the bay leaf.Â
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. - Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.Â
Simmer, partially covered, for about 30-40 minutes, or until peas and vegetables are tender. - Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.Â
If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a conventional blender in batches and then return to the pot. - If the soup is too thick, you can add more vegetable stock or water to adjust the consistency.
- Reheat the soup over low heat if necessary.
- Serve the pea soup hot.Â
If desired, add a tablespoon of sour cream to the dish before serving and garnish with chopped fresh herbs and croutons.
