Green pea soup

Soups - Green pea soup by Heracleea L. - Recipia

Green pea soup is a meatless soup simmered with finely chopped vegetables and tomato pulp. The broth takes on a reddish color and thickens slightly from the chopped vegetables; the peas stay tender, the dill goes in at the end, and the chili paste adds a subtle heat. I stir gently to keep the peas whole. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 52 minutes. Total time: 72 minutes. Serves: 4. About 300 kcal and 11 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml oil
  • 1 medium onion (150 g)
  • 2 medium carrots (160 g)
  • 1 medium parsley root (100 g)
  • 1 small celeriac (250 g)
  • 1500 ml water
  • 600 g peas
  • 1 teaspoon Vegeta
  • 500 ml tomato pulp
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 15 g dill

Preparation

1. Peel the onion and chop it very finely in a food processor. Peel the carrots, parsley root and celeriac, then chop them as finely as you can. 2. Heat 50 ml of oil in a pot and sauté the onion and vegetables for 5 minutes, until they soften slightly. 3. Pour in 1500 ml of water and simmer for 18 minutes, until the root vegetables start to soften. 4. Add 600 g of peas and 1 teaspoon of Vegeta. Simmer for another 18 minutes, until the peas are tender. 5. Add 500 ml of tomato pulp and 1 tablespoon of hot pepper paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the broth is evenly colored. 6. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper and 1 teaspoon of sugar. 7. Finely chop the dill, add it to the pot and cook the soup for 1 more minute, until it comes to a boil 2-3 times.

Notes

Add frozen peas straight from the freezer; fresh peas, especially if the peas are large, may need a few extra minutes to soften. Tomato pulp can be more acidic than it seems, so add a tiny pinch of sugar at a time and taste again. If the soup thickens as it sits, thin it with a little hot water at a time until it has a brothy consistency again. Sweet pepper paste can replace the hot paste in the same amount. It keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days; I serve it with toast.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use canned peas?

Yes, drain 600 g of peas and add them to the pot for the last 5 minutes, since they are already cooked.

Can I purée the soup?

Yes, blend it with an immersion blender for 30 seconds for a smooth broth.

Can I replace the tomato pulp with fresh tomatoes?

Use 500 g of very ripe tomatoes, peeled and grated.

Why are the peas still firm?

More mature peas can take longer to cook; simmer them in the broth for another 5 minutes and check again.

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Category: Soups Author: Heracleea L. Views: 1310 Date: 08.10.2024
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