Split Pea And Butternut Squash Soup Food

SPLIT PEA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion in olive oil until translucent and golden; stir in garlic and add stock and water, peas, squash, carrots, peppercorns and bay leaves, bring to boil.
• Cover and simmer on low for about 45 minutes, until peas are thoroughly cooked through.
• Add red pepper and continue to cook another 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and pulse with hand wand until smooth.
• Return to low heat and allow to simmer another 15 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, cover and let cool.

SPLIT PEA AND WINTER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute 7-8 minutes. Lower the heat, then stir in the garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
• Add the oil, then stir in the curry powder and gently saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the water, squash, split peas, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a near boil, then lower the heat.
• Partially cover the pot, then simmer for about 1 hour. Cook until the split peas are completely tender and falling apart. Remove from heat and discard bay leaf.
• Puree soup in batches using a food processor, blender, or immersion blender.
• Put pureed soup back on the stove over low heat and stir in the sugar and tomato paste. Add salt if necessary.
• Simmer five minutes more, then serve with lemon wedges if desired.

SPLIT PEA AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Place the split peas in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak for several hours or overnight. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, cover and cook until soft.
• Reserve a handful of the diced zucchini and add the rest to the pan.
• Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add the split peas to the pan.
• Add the stock and turmeric to the pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the split peas are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• When the soup is almost ready, bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the reserved zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
• Serve soup garnished with the boiled zucchini.