PEA POD SOUP

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A delightful puree'd soup that blends well with any dinner. Very healthy, low in fat and cholesterol.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs fresh young whole pea pods
4 cups water
4 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 medium onion, sliced
3 sprigs of fresh mint
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup baby peas, fresh or frozen

Steps:

  • Wash pea pods and pull off the stringy portion on the back side of the pea pod and discard.
  • In a medium size saucepan, add water and bring to boil.
  • Add pea pods, chicken soup base, sliced onion, mint sprigs and parsley sprigs.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  • When outer flesh of pea pods are tender, remove from saucepan and rub pea pods through a course sieve.
  • In a frying pan on low heat, melt margarine, stir in flour using a whisk and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly (DO NOT BURN).
  • Add flour mixture to saucepan and stir well.
  • Add pea pod puree', salt, white pepper, sugar, petite peas and bring just to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve soup in bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 419, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 8.1

Chawder kamaran
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This soup is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


MOHAMED AXMED
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can serve it as a main course or a side dish. You can also add different toppings, such as croutons, cheese, or bacon.


suggie camille
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This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it. It's also very forgiving, so you can adjust the ingredients to your liking.


Aria Kelitson
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a family favorite. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Prias Maria
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it always makes me feel better.


Proud Lady
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Izhan Arshad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pea pods. It's also a very affordable meal.


Ryan Ortiz
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I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorite soups.


William Cummins
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sindri Gudmundsson
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sue Halcomb
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very healthy and nutritious.


Ido Menke
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the pea pods add a nice crunch.


Kamal auwal Adam
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This was my first time making pea pod soup and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Akram Hosen
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


CVX SOTON
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This pea pod soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.