CYPRIOT SPLIT PEA SOUP (LOUVANA) (GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN)
This is delicious with a side of fresh salad (baby romaine topped with gourmet black olives & goat milk feta cheese) for a lovely light meal. This is even good without the potatoes, I sometimes add more water in as well. From the Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Lentil
Time 2h7m
Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick over split peas, discarding any that are discoloured. Wash in several changes of cold water.
- Place in a deep pan and add the amount of water stated.
- Put on medium heat and bring to a boil, skimming when necessary. When boiling reduce heat to low and cover pot and simmer gently for one hour without stirring.
- Peel potatoes and cut into small dice leave in some cold water on the side so they do not dicolour.
- In a small pan fry onion in olive oil until lightly flecked with brown.
- Add potatoes, onion and oil to split peas. Cover and simmer for a further hour or until peas and potatoes are very soft. Do not stir during cooking as this can cause scorching.
- When cooked stir in sea salt to taste and puree. (I use a blender).
- Serve in deep plates with lemon wedges to be squeezed to individual taste. Additional olive oil is often drizzled onto the puree. Serve with a side of fresh salad topped with gourmet black olives & feta for a lovely light meal.
- Enjoy!
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Ena Palmer
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the addition of the lemon juice and the fresh herbs.
MJ Barends
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover split peas. It's easy to make and it's very flavorful.
Anower Hossain
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Masrafi Mazumder
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Imranali Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Puspa Kumar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, and the peas are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbas Mehar
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover split peas.
Mebra Nakafeero
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out bland. I think I needed to add more salt and pepper. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Sunday Princess
[email protected]This was my first time making split pea soup, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the soup turned out great. It was flavorful and hearty, and I will definitely be making it again.
Charles Jnr
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The flavors are amazing, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Nishad Jahan
[email protected]This Cypriot split pea soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is flavorful and has a nice balance of spices. I followed the recipe exactly and had great results. The soup was thick and creamy, and the peas