Best 9 Pigeon Pea Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with pigeon pea soup, a delightful dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and diverse textures. This hearty soup, also known as tuvar dal or arhar ki dal, originates from the Indian subcontinent and holds a prominent place in many regional cuisines. Typically prepared with split pigeon peas, the soup is elevated with an aromatic blend of spices, vegetables, and herbs. Each recipe in this article offers a unique interpretation of this classic dish, ranging from traditional Indian fare to contemporary fusion creations.

From the classic pigeon pea soup recipe that captures the essence of Indian home cooking to the innovative roasted red pepper and pigeon pea soup that adds a vibrant twist, this collection caters to various tastes and preferences. For those seeking a comforting and nourishing meal, the pigeon pea and barley soup is an excellent choice, while the pigeon pea and coconut milk soup offers a creamy and exotic variation. Additionally, the vegan pigeon pea soup caters to plant-based diets without compromising on flavor and satisfaction.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

JAMAICAN GUNGO PEAS SOUP



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This easy Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup is so delicious and hearty, perfect for the colder months. Full of flavor with gungo peas, yam, carrot, and dumplings.

Provided by Michelle Blackwood, RN

Categories     Soup

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups gungo peas 2 (14-oz cans), fresh or frozen
8 cups vegetable broth or 2 bouillons plus 8 cups of water
1 cup coconut milk
1 medium onion chopped
2 green onions chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 potato cut in cubes
1 cup yam dasheen, coco chopped, (optional)
1 carrot diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs of fresh
1 whole Scotch Bonnet pepper
6 pimento/allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 recipe Dumplings (click on the link for the recipe)
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • If you are using dried gungo peas, sort and soak peas overnight in cold water about 4 inches above gungo peas. The following day, drain and rinse peas, add water about 3 inches above peas.
  • The following day, drain and rinse peas, add water about 3 inches above peas. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour, until tender.
  • Add, vegetable broth, coconut milk, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, garlic. potato, yam, carrot, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, allspice. ginger, dumplings, and salt.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256, Carbohydrate 34, Fat 10, Protein 10

SPLIT PEA SOUP



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This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 ½ pounds ham bone
2 onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 potato, diced

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  • Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

JAMAICAN GUNGO PEAS SOUP



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Jamaican gungo peas soup - Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free

Provided by Charla

Categories     Soup

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup of dried gungo peas
1 litre of vegetable stock (see post for recipe)
a bunch of callaloo (approx 2 cups worth shredded (or spinach))
2 large spring onions (chopped,)
4 sprigs of thyme or 1 tbsp of thyme
1 tbsp pimento seeds (1/2tsp of ground allspice)
1 large sweet potato (peeled and cut into chunks)
1 large piece of yellow yam (peel and cut into chunks)
1 small onion (sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp of black pepper
1 scotch bonnet (or use 1 fresh chilli)
1 large carrots (sliced (optional))
1 cho cho ((optional))
pink salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the gungo peas in a large pot with water and leave to soak overnight.
  • Discard the water that soaked the gungo peas and rinse thoroughly.
  • Then add another batch of water (approximately 5 cups) to the pot with the peas, bring to the boil uncovered for around 1 hour or until slightly tender. The peas will cook in it's entirety when added to the soup but do make sure they have cooked for the most part.
  • Meanwhile, proceed with preparing the base of the soup, add the stock to the pot and bring to the boil.
  • Add the scallion, pimento, garlic, thyme and sliced onions to the pot with the stock and give a good stir.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover with lid on for 15 minutes to allow the aforementioned to infuse.
  • Remove the lid, gently stir before adding the sweet potato, yam, callaloo, sliced carrot and cho cho (if you're adding) to the pot. Carefully add the scotch bonnet, ensuring it doesn't burst to release the heat, we want the flavour to penetrate the soup not heat.
  • Finally cover the pot with the lid and allow to gently simmer for a further 45 minutes, during this time the soup will take on a thick texture (add more vegetable stock/water if needed).
  • Do a taste test and adjust for pink salt and black pepper if needed
  • Serve accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 55 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PIGEON PEAS AND RICE



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Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 strips applewood-smoked bacon, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
One 15-ounce can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
One 14.5-ounce can chopped roasted tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the oil and bacon. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crispy and golden and the fat has rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, green peppers, red peppers, rice and salt; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and the rice is lightly toasted. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring. Add the oregano, cumin, pigeon peas, tomatoes, chicken stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.

TOBAGO PIGEON PEA SOUP RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-1073

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbs vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 large sprig fresh thyme
4 ozs pumpkin, chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 lb fresh pigeon peas, uncooked
1/2 cup freshly made tomato sauce
2 cloves
1 hot pepper, left whole
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
½ tsp sugar
Salt and freshly

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil, add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and tender, about 4 minutes. Add celery, chives, thyme, stir to combine. Add pumpkin and carrot, stir and add pigeon peas, stir well. Add tomato sauce, cloves, and hot pepper, cook for a few minutes more. Add stock sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 20 to 30minutes, If using fresh peas, cook for about 45 minutes. Remove hot pepper. Remove half the soup and puree in blender. Return to pot and stir, add a little more broth or water to thin if necessary. Bring to a boil, once again before

PIGEON PEA SOUP WITH PLANTAIN DUMPLINGS



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This savory pigeon pea soup tastes wonderful with our garlicky plantain dumplings. Read on for the recipe-and for plantain how-to tips, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 green plantains, peeled, finely shredded
3 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 cans (15 oz. each) pigeon peas, drained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
3 qt. (12 cups) water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups cubed butternut squash (1 inch)
1/2 cup short-grain white rice, uncooked
4 oz. OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green olives

Steps:

  • Mix plantains and 1/3 of the garlic until mixture forms soft dough. Roll into 18 balls, using about 1 Tbsp. of the plantain mixture for each.
  • Heat oil in 8-qt. stockpot on medium heat. Add onions, peppers, 1/3 cup cilantro and remaining garlic; cook 5 min., stirring constantly. Stir in peas and tomato sauce; cook 1 min. Add water and bouillon; stir. Bring to boil. Add squash and plantain balls; cook 10 min.
  • Add rice, ham and olives; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until rice is tender. Serve topped with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

TOOR DAL (SPLIT YELLOW PIGEON PEAS)



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Dal can be made with all kinds of lentils and cooking methods. These vary not just from region to region, but also from day to day, mood to mood. Some cooks like dal soupy, others chunky. There are dals for special occasions, seasoned with charcoal smoke and butter or padded out luxuriously with cream, as well as lighter, leaner dals that can restore you when you're not feeling well.The flavor of this everyday, Gujarati-style dal comes from the pure nuttiness of split pigeon peas, boiled until tender and bolstered with spices bloomed in hot ghee. This fat-tempering technique, called vaghar in Gujarati, has many names and many uses across the country. In this case, the tempering is a great introduction to the resourcefulness and finesse of Indian home cooks: Just a few tablespoons of carefully seasoned fat, tipped in at the very last moment, transform an entire pot.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course, side dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas)
2 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup raw whole peanuts
1/4 cup/55 grams ghee
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
3 small pieces Indian cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
3 red dried chiles, such as chile de árbol
3 cloves
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
Pinch of asafoetida

Steps:

  • Prepare the dal: Soak the pigeon peas in a large bowl of warm water for about 1 hour. (They will have swelled a little.) Thoroughly rinse the soaked pigeon peas with fresh water, then tip the drained pigeon peas into a pot.
  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, salt and 5 cups water, and bring to a boil over high. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender to purée some of the dal, leaving some intact and getting some very smooth, or whisk vigorously to break up some of the soft dal. Stir in the peanuts and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the dal is very tender, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt. If the dal has become too thick for your liking, stir in a splash of water.
  • Prepare the tempering: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the ghee. When hot, carefully add all of the tempering ingredients (the mustard seeds will sputter!) and swirl the pan until you can smell all the toasted spices, about 30 seconds. Pour everything over the hot dal.

GRANDMA'S PEA SOUP



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My grandma's pea soup recipe was a family favorite. What makes it different from any other pea soups I have tried is the addition of whole peas, spaetzle-like "dumplings" and sausage. Try it once and you'll be hooked. -Carole Talcott, Dahinda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound dried whole peas
1/2 pound dried green split peas
1 meaty ham bone
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional
SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven. , Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan. , For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth. , Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Freeze Option: Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PIGEON-PEA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Pepper     Pork     Vegetable     Lunch     Sausage     Hot Pepper     Butternut Squash     Spring     Plantain     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (14-oz) packages frozen pigeon peas, thawed
lb smoked ham, boned ham hock, or Spanish chorizo links (spicy dried pork sausage), diced
3 cups water
14- to 15-oz can chicken broth
For sofrito
1 large fresh jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
6 ají dulce chiles, finely chopped, including seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano leaves
6 oz calabaza or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 garlic clove
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 green plantain, peeled

Steps:

  • Simmer peas, ham, water, and broth in a 4-quart heavy pot, uncovered, 30 minutes. Make sofrito while peas simmer: Cook jalapeño, bell pepper, ají dulce chiles, onion, and garlic in oil in a skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add cilantro, tomato, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Season sofrito with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer and season stew:
  • Stir sofrito and squash into pea mixture and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender and liquid is reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Mash garlic clove and cilantro to a paste with a mortar and pestle, then season with salt and pepper and add to stew. Grate plantain on large holes of a grater directly into stew and season stew with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use dried pigeon peas for a more flavorful soup. If using canned peas, be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the soup.
  • Soak the pigeon peas overnight before cooking them. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
  • Add a ham bone or smoked turkey wing to the soup for extra flavor.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh parsley, cilantro, or green onions before serving.

Conclusion:

Pigeon pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a pigeon pea soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give pigeon pea soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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