Minestra Di Piselli (Green Pea Soup) Recipe

Name: Minestra Di Piselli (Green Pea Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 kg peas, in the pod (4 cups shelled, frozen peas offer a quicker alternative); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 leek, thoroughly washed and thinly sliced; 1 celery heart, finely chopped; 100 g piece pancetta, finely chopped; ½ cup mint leaf, finely chopped; 12 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 14 kg peas, in the pod (4 cups shelled, frozen peas offer a quicker alternative)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 leek, thoroughly washed and thinly sliced
1 celery heart, finely chopped
100 g piece pancetta, finely chopped
½ cup mint leaf, finely chopped
12 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Remove the peas from the pods.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat, and add the onions, garlic, leek, celery and pancetta; and saute, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
3
Add 3 cups of water, bring to the boil and add the peas.
4
Cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
5
Meanwhile, combine the mint with the remaining oil, lemon juice and zest.
6
Transfer 2 cups of soup to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth; then stir the processed mixture back into the soup, and bring the soup back to the simmer.
7
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
8
Remove the soup from the heat, stir in the mint mixture, ladle into soup bowls and serve with warm, crusty rolls.
9
Note: Pancetta is available from butchers and delicatessens in flat and round forms.
10
For this recipe, choose a flat variety that isn't too fatty.

413

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 kg peas, in the pod (4 cups shelled, frozen peas offer a quicker alternative), ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Minestra Di Piselli (Green Pea Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minestra Di Piselli (Green Pea Soup)

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