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Pea Soup

Thinking about what to prepare for lunch these days can sometimes be tiresome, which is why we're introducing this recipe: a pea soup, a simple yet flavorful dish that will surely meet your expectations.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: pea soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g of green peas.
  • 1 small stalk of celery.
  • 1 carrot.
  • Oil.
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin.
  • Cilantro.
  • 1 large potato.
  • 1 bay leaf.
  • 2 garlic cloves.
  • ½ red bell pepper.
  • ½ onion.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Water.

Instructions

  • Rinse the peas thoroughly and boil in water.
  • Finely chop the bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Peel and dice the carrot into small cubes.
  • In a skillet, heat some oil and sauté the previously chopped vegetables until they're soft.
  • Add thyme, cumin, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Sauté for another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Peel the potato and cut into small pieces.
  • Mix the sautéed ingredients into the pot with the peas, along with the potato and bay leaf. Add more water if necessary and simmer for about 40 minutes or until everything is soft. Stir occasionally.
  • Once everything is soft, adjust the seasoning, add salt and pepper, stir in finely chopped cilantro, and mix well. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you're using dried peas, remember to soak them overnight and cook until softened before adding the other ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5955IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg