The pea is a legume that has health benefits, such as preventing constipation, regulate blood sugar, promote weight loss and to improve the health of your eyes. Now you can imagine you can enjoy all these benefits by taking a very good soup on a chilly evening? The pea soup is delicious and has a creamy texture and rich flavor. Come learn how to make this dish is to serve it to the guests and the family.
Ingredients
- 2 xícaras de ervilha seca (deixe de molho por pelo menos 4 horas ou de um dia para o outro)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, medium-sized, chopped into small cubes
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped into small cubes
- 1 stalk of celery (celery root), chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 litro de caldo de galinha ou de legumes (ou água)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- 1/2 cup parsley (parsley and chives), chopped into the end
- Of Bacon or sausage and pepperoni (optional), sliced (to add flavor and to add a special touch)
Preparation:
- Drain the peas they got in the sauce, and set aside.
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil or olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat until they are soft and lightly browned.
- If you're using bacon, or sausage and pepperoni, you can add them to the pan and stir-fry until they are golden brown.
- Add the tomatoes, carrots, potatoes and celery. Stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Stir in the peas, drained, and mix it in with the other ingredients.
- Pour in the chicken stock, or vegetable (or water) to the pan and add the bay leaf.
- Raise the heat until it starts to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer the soup for about 40-50 minutes, or until the peas are good soft opening. Stir it from time to time.
- If you want the soup a creamier, you can use a mix of the immersion process, the partially-in the soup, or mash some of the peas with a fork.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cumin (if using).
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Add the parsley, chopped, and stir to combine.
- Serve the soup hot, and if you wish, serve it with fresh bread or toast.
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