The other day I was wandering around my kitchen wondering what I was going to have for lunch. I knew I had been soaking beans in the fridge over night so I decided to grab the peas from the fridge.
In the past I’ve made a pea soup which was delicious. Also I know from previous experiences that peas and mint go well together. I had a little bit of mint left in the garden so I thought I would throw that in as well. Finally I went to the spices in my pantry and decided to sprinkle in a little bit of mild chilli powder too. My lunch was so tasty and it was a recipe I had to share with you.
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Equipment
- Saucepan
- Colander
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Teaspoon
- Blender
Ingredients
- Frozen peas x 200g
- Dried cannellini x 300g
- Onion x 1
- Garlic x 2 – 4 cloves
- Fresh mint x 1 small handful
- Mild, medium or hot chilli powder x 1 tsp
- Milk x 800mls (of your choice)
Method
- Put the dried cannellini beans into the large bowl, if you haven’t already then cover in enough water and then a couple of inches above.
- Soak the beans in the fridge overnight.
- You may want to use a bowl with a lid.
- The next day remove the beans from the fridge and pour any excess water through the colander.
- Rinse under the tap.
- Put the beans into the large saucepan.
- Again pour enough water to cover the beans plus a two inches above.
- Add in the baking powder and salt to your taste.
- Turn the hob onto high and bring to the boil.
- When the pan starts to boil turn the heat down to low.
- Leave to simmer until most of the water has disappeared.
- Then drain through the colander and rinse under the tap.
- Set the beans to one side.
- Boil the peas in a large pan of salty water as per the packet instructions.
- While the peas are cooking peel and slice the onions and the garlics.
- Next put a large frying pan onto a high heat onto the hob and add in the onion.
- Fry until it starts to soften and go a lovely golden brown colour.
- Add in the garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds or so.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
- Put in all the ingredients into the blender.
- Sprinkle in the mild, medium or hot chilli powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour over the milk and blend all of the ingredients together.
- Blend until smooth.
- Now pour the soup into a large saucepan and heat through until warm.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Spicy Pea and Mint Soup was a yummy lunch. The soup could be made in advance of the meal and frozen for another occasion. All the ingredients in this soup are freezable. It makes a brilliant lunch but could make a tasty dinner too. However you decide to eat this meal, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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