Pea soup with red lentils. What a powerful combination. And this soup is simply unashamed and unapologetic to say the least…
But frankly, if you choose to throw peas against the wall, incidentally, they will bounce back with a vengeance…
PEA SOUP LIST
Bacon: 2 -3 pieces diced
Vidalia/Sweet Onion: 1 coarsely chopped
Water: 2.5 cups
Red Lentil: ¼ cup
Dried Split Peas: 1 cup
Chicken Broth: 1 cup
Pea Prep
Rinse both peas and lentils. In a pot/ Dutch oven cook bacon on medium with 1 T water. Cook and continue to add water to form a broth. 10 minutes. Add onion. Continue to cook until a glaze. Add peas, lentils, and water. Simmer lightly covered until tender. 25 minutes.
Allow to rest until cool. To serve heat slowly with broth. Salt and pepper to taste.
*Optional add diced or sliced ham. Serve with a crusty bread or small salad
PEA SOUP NOTES
Peas, peas please—in a class by themselves. Yep, they are—BEAUTIFUL. And a good source of manganese, which by the way may help in relieving some allergy symptoms. But a pea as well as bean all have a rich supply of this nutrient. In fact, peas seem to go together as an excellent source of veggie protein, thiamine, and niacin too. Not to mention one cup of them has more protein than a large egg—with no cholesterol—WOW.
But a pea also aids in proper liver function. While promoting a healthy heart. And controlling blood pressure.
So, when you’re eating peas, you’re pleasing the best of things. Your health!
And by the way, a pea is the earliest known vegetable grown by man. So, if containers are your gardening thing. Then string yourself a couple of rows alongside your tomatoes. With little to no weeding involved.And as for frozen ones. Why they’re an excellent alternative to fresh. Also, dried too. Because they’ll keep in the pantry for months. While also being equally nutritious. Or trying buying in bulk when fresh. Shell ’em. Then blanch ’em. And finally, freeze ’em for the cold months.
Because it’s hard being seductive when your stomach is—STUFFED!
SOME OF MY BEST-FRIENDS, ARE PEAS!