Split Pea Spinach And Leek Soup Food

SPLIT PEA SPINACH AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1.In a saucepan, fry your leek, then after a few minutes, add the garlic.
• 2.Next, add the remaining ingredients, except for the spinach, mint and lime juice.
• 3.After the peas have totally softened, add the spinach, cover, and simmer until the spinach softens, but don't overcook it.
• 4.When the spinach is ready, add the lime juice, and the mint. Process, and serve. Check for salt, this is not a dessert ! Enjoy.

~ HEARTY SPLIT PEA, HAM & LEEK SOUP ~

Steps:

• 1. Place dried peas in colander and rinse well. Place in a saucepan and cover with water...bring to a boil and continue for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• 2. Prepare vegetables and ham. In a Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon oil of your choice. Saute the leeks, onion, carrots and celery, stirring often for 4 - 5 minutes or until softened.
• 3. Now, add the peas, ham, seasoning, broth, base and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat - cook for 1 - 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft. Remove bay leaf.
• 4. Adjust seasonings if need be and serve hot!

CURRIED YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 3-5 minutes.
• Add ginger, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, coriander and cayenne. Cook, stirring, 1 minute to toast the spices.
• Add yellow split peas and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until split peas are soft, about 45 minutes.
• Add spinach and salt. Cook until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Soup will thicken upon standing. Add additional water to thin.

LEMONY PEA AND SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium. Add the leeks and celery, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the vermouth and garlic, and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil over high.
• Once it comes to a boil, add the frozen peas and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the spinach until wilted. Stir in the parsley.
• Working in batches, transfer to a high-power blender and purée until creamy. (A food processor or immersion blender would work as well, though may take a little longer.) Return to the pot and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Makes about 12 cups.)
• Divide among bowls. Add pasta, if using, then top with a dollop of crème fraiche. Drizzle generously - nay, recklessly! - with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pile of herbs; grate fresh lemon zest on top; and serve immediately.