About pea soup was known since antiquity, since it is mentioned in Aristophanes, and according to this source, Greeks and Romans grew beans about 500 to 400 BC. Already in those days the Athenian mistresses knew how to make delicious and nutritious pea soup, and subsequently this dish became part of the cuisine of many cultures. Let's also learn how to cook pea soup properly.
How to cook pea soup with smoked meat?
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 2 chopped onions;
- 50 g of diced celery;
- 1 diced Bulgarian pepper;
- salt and pepper;
- 2 smoked turkey legs;
- 10 g bouquet of garnishes;
- 3 liters of water;
- 500 g of peas soaked overnight;
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper;
- spicy sauce of Louisiana (to taste).
For refueling:
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 1 chopped onion;
- 2 cloves of chopped garlic;
- 1 bunch of greens, remove stems and cut across with straw;
- salt;
- red pepper to taste;
- 1 cup chicken broth or water.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the onions, celery and bell peppers, fry until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add the legs of the turkey, bouquet garnish and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours until the meat is tender, removing the foam that rises to the surface. If the liquid decreases too much, add water as needed.
How to cook pea soup can be understood already during the preparation of broth - the ideal result is a clear and transparent broth.
Add the peas, cayenne pepper and hot sauce and continue to cook the pea soup over low heat. Do not forget to remove the foam, and cook until the peas become soft, about 40 minutes. Remove the turkey leg from the pan and, when the meat is sufficiently cooled - separate it from the bones. Meat is used as a side dish for soup.
While the soup is boiling, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan, add chopped onion and garlic. When the onions and garlic become soft and fragrant, add greens and season with chopped red pepper and salt. Stir greens and add chicken broth or water. Now add the greens to the pot and simmer for a couple of 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the greens from the pan using a noisy.
Pour the soup over the plates, and serve with smoked turkey meat and greens.
How to cook pea soup?
If you like mashed potatoes, then from this recipe you will learn how to make a delicious pea soup puree.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. l. butter;
- 3 tbsp. l. flour;
- 3/4 tsp. salts;
- a pinch of white pepper;
- 3 cups of milk;
- 1 liter of water;
- 2 cups of mashed potatoes;
- 300 g of Velveeta cheese;
- 3 cups of pea puree.
How to cook pea soup?
Make a white sauce: first melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and fry for about 1-2 minutes, then add salt, pepper, water and milk. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Take off from the fire when the bubbles appear. Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
Add potato and pea puree and mix until smooth.
Serve to the table, decorating with toast and parsley sprigs.
How to cook pea soup with chicken?
Pea soup, like many soups, has a flexible list of ingredients:
- 500 g of crushed green peas;
- 4 stems of diced leeks;
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
- 2 liters of chicken broth;
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme;
- a peel of one lemon;
- juice of one lemon;
- salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the leeks and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add the peas and chicken broth to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken meat and simmer the soup for 10 minutes. At this time, cut fresh thyme.
Turn off the heat and add thyme, zest and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
The soup is ready! Enjoy!