Green Pea Soup ( With Dried Peas) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Basic Green pea soup with dried split peas and a ham or bacon knuckle for flavouring. You may put in a piece of bacon instead. This is from 'Practical Cookery' Ingredients:
500 g split peas (soaked overnight) |
4 liters water |
150 g carrots |
2 medium onions |
125 g ham knuckle or 125 g bacon |
thyme |
bay leaf |
salt and pepper |
stale bread (cubed) |
3 tablespoons oil |
1 teaspoon thyme |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the soaked peas in a pan, cover with the water, bring to the boil .
2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until the peas are tender.
3. remove the ham hock, bayleaf and carrot and liquidise.
4. Correct seasoning.
5. Croutons:
6. Toss the cubed bread with the remaining ingredients in a frying pan until they get lightly browned.
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