Essex pea soup recipe

Essex Pea Soup recipe

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About this recipe

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The Essex pea soup recipe is a classic dish that originates from the county of Essex in England. This hearty soup is made with fresh peas, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, creating a delicious and nutritious meal. With its vibrant green color and rich taste, it is perfect for warm spring or cool autumn days. The recipe is easy to follow and requires simple ingredients, making it accessible to both experienced cooks and beginners.

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Essex pea soup recipe details

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Ingredients

300 g	fresh peas in pods
1 large	onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 tbsp	butter
1 liter(s)	vegetable stock
1 tsp	cornflour
300 ml	milk
	mint or spearmint leaves, about 10-12
	salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
	chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

Because this recipe uses the peas and their pods, it is essential that the peas are freshly picked, bright green and glossy. Many pea farmers are Essex-based and fresh peas easily obtained. If the pods are mature, grey and roughly textured, they will be too fibrous and tough and therefore unsuitable.

Remove the peas from their pods. Wash the pods and remove any woody stalks, hard or fibrous bits.

Place the butter in a large pan and add the onion and fry until soft and transparent. Add the peas and pods and cook for a few minutes. Add the stock and mint leaves. Bring to the boil and cook at a simmer until tender.

Blend the cornflour with a little milk until it forms a smooth paste. Add to the soup with the remaining milk. Heat gently until it boils and simmer for several more minutes.

Cool and liquidise the soup. Return to the pan, reheat and serve sprinkled with a little chopped parsley.

About the recipe:
In British cuisine there are pea soups and pea pod soups. This is a combination of the two styles. By nature, a summer soup.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a