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.

Mohan Joshi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor. I'm not sure if I'll try this recipe again.


ramesh bhujel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Mayanja Alex
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The pigeon pea soup was unique and flavorful, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again!


Lost Queen.123
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of flavors. It's hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Raw Foodies
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I'm not a big fan of pigeon peas, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the pigeon peas were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elana jamie
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Munia Mithi
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I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed. The soup was bland and the pigeon peas were tough. I think I'll stick to my old pigeon pea soup recipe.


Juliana Nkronma
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This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the ham bone. I will definitely be making this again.


Alamin Khandokar
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used vegetable broth instead of ham bone and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra vegetables.


Niamatullah Paktiawal
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This pigeon pea soup is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was thick and creamy, with a delicious smoky flavor from the ham bone. I served it wit


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