France · Soups
Creamy Pea Soup
Pea puree soup is a classic dish appreciated for its rich flavor, nutrition and ease of preparation.
Ingredients
- dried peas200 g
- water1.5 l
- onion1 large
- carrot1 large
- butter2 tbsp
- black peppercorns5
- bay leaves2
- saltto taste
- croutons, fresh herbs, sour cream or crispy baconoptional
Method
- 1Rinse the peas with cold water and soak for 3-4 hours (or overnight).
- 2Pour the soaked peas into 1.5 liters of cold water and bring to a boil. Remove the foam, reduce the heat and cook for 1-1.5 hours until the peas are soft.
- 3Peel and finely chop the onion and carrot. In a frying pan, melt the butter and fry the onion until golden. Add the carrots and fry for another 5 minutes.
- 4Drain the peas. Add the fried vegetables, salt, pepper, bay leaf and 200 ml of water to the pot with the peas.
- 5Bring to a boil, then fish out the bay leaves and puree the soup with a blender until smooth. Return to heat, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with croutons and herbs if desired.