Immerse yourself in the culinary delight of a creamy and comforting soup, where the sweet and delicate flavors of lady cream peas take center stage. This delectable dish, often enjoyed as a hearty lunch or a light dinner, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of crafting this classic soup, as we guide you through the steps to create a velvety smooth and flavorful masterpiece that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.
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SOUTHERN STYLE LADY CREAM PEAS
Lady cream peas, seasoned with smoked meat, onion, garlic and fresh herbs, pictured here with a side of my buttermilk sour cream cornbread and broiled chicken.
Provided by Deep South Dish
Categories Main Dish, Side Dish, Beans
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight to speed the cooking process.
- Rinse and sort the peas and add to a Dutch oven or soup pot. Add the tasso or smoked ham and the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
- In a separate skillet, sauté the onion in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Transfer the skillet contents, including all of the drippings, to the bean pot.
- Add all of the seasonings, except for the salt and pepper, and continue cooking uncovered for another 1/2 hour, or longer, until peas are tender and liquid has reduced to consistency desired.
- Taste, season with salt and pepper only as needed.
- Serve with a side of cornbread as a main dish meal over rice, or as a side dish with your favorite meat.
CREAMY PEA SOUP
I love this soup because it simply simmers by itself on the stovetop. People are surprised to hear that it has only 1 gram of fat per serving because the texture is so creamy. -Tracy Fay, Redmond, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery until tender. Stir in the water, peas, sweet potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until peas are tender. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree soup in batches. Return to the pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAM OF PEA SOUP
Field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah suggests, "This creamy soup is nice for supper on a chilly night. It's so simple to make with canned peas."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain peas, reserving 1/3 cup liquid. Place peas and liquid in a blender or food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt, pepper and sage until blended. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in milk and pureed peas; heat through. Garnish with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
FRESH PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.
CREAM OF PEA SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories < 15 Mins
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large nonstick saucepan over high heat, combine butter buds, seasonings, chicken broth and baby peas.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes or until baby peas are tender; stir occasionally.
- Do not drain.
- In blender, combine milk and flour.
- Blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Stir milk mixture slowly into soup mixture. Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring soup to boil for 1 minute. Serve hot. Makes 3 servings.
CREAM PEAS
In my search for a good cream pea recipe, I found many, but none that quite matched what I wanted. So I took to my own creativity and came up with this absolutely fabulous recipe. We love it so much we have this on the side quite often.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine peas, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in butter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream, flour, and sugar. Stir mixture into peas. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
Tips for Making Creamy Pea Soup:
- Use fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best when in season, but frozen peas are a great option when fresh peas are not available.
- Use good-quality stock. The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Use a homemade stock if you have it, or use a good-quality store-bought stock.
- Don't overcook the peas. Peas only take a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked peas will lose their sweetness and flavor.
- Add cream or milk at the end of cooking. Adding cream or milk at the end of cooking will help to prevent the soup from curdling.
- Season to taste. Be sure to season your soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder.
Conclusion:
Creamy pea soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover peas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a creamy pea soup that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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