Pea soup is a hearty, comforting, and flavorful soup that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made with a variety of ingredients, including dried peas, fresh peas, or frozen peas. And it can be customized to suit your own taste preferences, whether you like it thick and creamy or light and brothy. No matter how you make it, pea soup is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPLIT PEA SOUP
This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
- Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
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.
SPLIT PEA SOUP FOR A LARGE GROUP
This is my mothers recipe with little variation, it's stand-up spoon thick with vegetables and potatoes. Because I cook in quantity, It is made for 120 portions. This is a excellent soup, for a large group. Plus it is very eye apealing.
Provided by Keith A. Janssen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 120 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- -Rinsesplit peas in water.
- -Addboth ham, and chicken base to water and simmer-Add split peas and simmer till cooked.
- Stirring constantly.
- -Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
- -Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
- -Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
- -Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
- (Bacon if desired).
- -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
- Approx.
- 1 hour.
- Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 443.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19.4
PEA SOUP FOR A CROWD
This soup is perfect for busy days because it bakes in the oven for hours with little fuss. I've served it several times with great success to various church groups.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5h30m
Yield 20-26 servings (6-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain beans and discard liquid. Rinse and sort split peas. Place beans in an 8-qt. roaster. Add remaining ingredients. , Cover and bake at 350° for 5-7 hours or until peas are tender and soup is thick, stirring occasionally. Remove pork; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Return meat to pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
SPLIT PEA SOUP (((BEST PEA SOUP EVER)))
This recipe was developed by my partner, Dean Ramsey and everyone just raves about it, because it's the BEST PEA SOUP you have ever tasted!
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients into a large stew pot.
- Cover ingredients with water about 2 inches above the top of the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until peas are pureed and slightly thickened.
- Serve with a crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 30.9, Sugar 11, Protein 29.3
MRS. SCHREINER'S SPLIT-PEA SOUP
Provided by Elaine B. Curtin
Categories Soup/Stew Onion Pork Wheat/Gluten-Free Lunch Bacon Pea Carrot Winter Simmer Gourmet New York Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but about 1/4 cup bacon fat from kettle and cook onions and carrots, stirring, until softened. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding 1 to 2 cups more water if soup becomes too thick, 2 hours.
- Remove kettle from heat and transfer ham hock with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Discard fat and bones and chop meat. Return meat to kettle and simmer soup, stirring, until heated through. Discard bay leaf.
- Just before serving, crumble bacon and sprinkle over soup.
FRESH PEA SOUP
This soup is known in France as Potage Saint-Germain, a name that comes from a suburb of Paris where peas used to be cultivated in market gardens. If fresh peas are not available, use frozen peas, but thaw and rinse them before use. Croutons make an excellent garnish!
Provided by Lizz C.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
- Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- Use dried peas: Dried peas are more flavorful and have a better texture than canned or frozen peas.
- Soak the peas overnight: Soaking the peas overnight will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Adding a variety of vegetables to your pea soup will give it more flavor and nutrition.
- Don't overcook the peas: Overcooked peas will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste your pea soup before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Conclusion:
Pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a crowd. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can make a delicious pot of pea soup that everyone will enjoy.
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