Pea And Parsley Soup With Golden Caviar Food

PEA SOUP WITH LEMON MASCARPONE

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the garlic, onions, crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are slightly softened but not golden, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to keep the soup at a low simmer and simmer, partially covered, until the onions are tender, about 7 minutes. Add the peas and parsley and cook until the peas are just thawed and tender, about 3 minutes (the soup may not return to a boil). Transfer to a blender and blend until very smooth (be careful when blending hot liquids). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir the mascarpone with the lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
• Serve the soup warm, with a dollop of lemon mascarpone and a little bit of chopped parsley.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN'S DAKOTA SMASHED PEA & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort the split peas.
• Add them to a large pot with 6 cups of water, chicken broth, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, pepper, and thyme.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the peas are soft.
• While the peas are cooking, combine the barley with 6 cups of water in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the barley is soft and most of the water has been absorbed.
• When the split pea mixture has become a thick soup, use a handheld blender to puree the peas until the mixture is smooth.
• A standard blender or food processor may also be used to puree the soup in batches.
• This step may also be omitted.
• Drain the the remaining water from the barley and add the barley to the split pea mixture.
• Add the carrots and celery and continue to simmer the soup for 15 to 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Turn off the heat, cover the soup, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
• Garnish each serving with the snipped green onion.

SOUPE AU POIS A MEMERE (FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight.
• Drain and place in a large pot; add water, parsley, salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, savory and 1 tsp salt.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
• Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

GREEN PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND PARSLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and asparagus and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes longer. Carefully place half of the soup in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the pot. Add the parsley and thyme (if using), and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

GRANDMA'S PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven. , Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan. , For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth. , Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Freeze Option: Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.

PERSIAN SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the barley, bay leaf, garlic and 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the split peas, cardamom, cinnamon and the remaining water and simmer, covered for another 45 minutes, or until the barley and split peas are soft and most of the liquid has absorbed.
• Stir occasionally and, if necessary, add a small amount of additional water to prevent the mixture from sticking.
• While the barley and split peas are cooking, place the onions, carrots, potatoes, salt, cayenne, and stock in a large saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the cooked barley and split peas. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf.