Split Pea And Rice Soup Recipes

SPLIT PEA, CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, fry the onion, leek, garlic, ginger and chilli in the groundnut oil over a low-moderate heat for 5 minutes until softened
• Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, bay leaf and salt & pepper and fry for a further minute
• Next add the split peas, chicken breast and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through
• Take the chicken out and let cool for a few minutes. Continue to cook the soup for a further 20-30 minutes until the split peas are soft but have not broken down
• Meanwhile, shred the chicken (use a couple of forks to rip it into pieces)
• Once the soup is ready, add the shredded chicken, rice, potato and the coconut milk. Heat until warmed through then serve garnished with the fresh coriander and spring onion if desired

CREAMY SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add onion and celery to drippings. Saute until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the peas, water, potatoes, ham, salt, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are very tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf., Cool slightly. Process in small batches in a blender until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with reserved bacon.

SPLIT PEA SOUP

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.

SPLIT PEA AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the peas.
• Put them in a soup pot with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Mix in the spices and saute for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside.
• When peas are cooked, stir in the onion mixture along with the stock.
• Add the lemon juice and cooked rice and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the parsley and gently reheat.

SPLIT PEA SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to airtight containers, or divide equally among 13 plastic bags. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.Yield: 13 batches (13 cups total). , To prepare soup: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup soup mix with broth, pepper and, if desired, cubed chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas and lentils are tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

WILD RICE AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté onion garlic, celery and mushrooms in oil.
• Stir in water, split peas, carrots, potatoes, herbs and rice. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until peas are tender.
• Serve hot with some crusty bread.