Three Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Three Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 cloves, minced garlic; 6 cups water; 1/2 cups split green or yellow peas, sorted and rinsed; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas; 1/4 pound snow peas, strings removed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves, minced garlic
6 cups water
1/2 cups split green or yellow peas, sorted and rinsed
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1/4 pound snow peas, strings removed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

1
Heat the oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring constantly, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the water and split peas.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 35 to 40 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the peas are soft.
5
Measure the mixture and add water, if necessary, to make 4 cups.
6
Beat the half-and-half into the flour with a wire whisk.
7
Beat the mixture into the soup and cook, beating constantly until the soup thickens and the peas break up.
8
Add salt and pepper.
9
Add the fresh green peas; return to a boil over high heat; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the peas are tender.
10
Stir in the snow peas; if necessary, add water until the soup reaches the desired consistency.
11
Return to a boil; taste and adjust seasoning; serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 2 cloves, minced garlic, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Three 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.

Three Pea Soup

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