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Recipes for Yellow Pea Soup wirh Ham
Dressing up the soup it leads people to expect great taste and that is just what they get eating a bowl of good and tasty yellow pea soup. Like an appetizer, clever design and decoration announce something scrumptious for lunch or dinner tonight. If this is your family’s first experience of yellow split pea soup, there might be a questioning glance or two until the first bite when they discover it is every bit as good as green split pea soup.
Any garnish makes a difference in the reception of food. Some people take pictures and keep them on file for hints when making something spectacular. In addition to visual appeal, garnishes often provide extra flavor in the form of a familiar food to encourage the appetite. The best thing about a garnish is that it gives every cook the opportunity to add a special artistic display to meals.
The most reassuring thing about split pea soup is that additional soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days and in the freezer for several months. If the kids are anxious to know more about cooking, this is a wonderful opportunity to teach them how quick it is to make soup, a popular meal to serve to any age. Turn the preparation into a math and science project with measurements and the way warmth makes the yeast rolls rise. Warm rolls and butter are always welcome and the new cook will feel the pleasure of making others happy by making a good dinner.
Tasty Yellow Split Pea Soup and Ham
Ingredients -
1 carrot, peeled, sliced and steamed for the garnish
2 quarts ham and vegetable stock
1 pound of yellow split peas, cleaned and rinsed
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
½ small Vidalia onion, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
Sprigs of parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Put the stock into a large saucepan and stir the peas in. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring on occasion to move the peas around. Reduce the heat to medium low, boiling 5 minutes. Turn the burner off, stir the peas, and cover the pan. Let it sit for one hour.
Put the garlic and onion into the pan with the peas. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the soup, lifting the lid only to stir the peas from the bottom every 15 to 20 minutes.
After an hour, put in the seasonings, stir, and cover. Continue to let the soup simmer for another hour, stirring as before.
Remove from the heat and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, steam the carrot slices on the stove or in the microwave. Puree the soup one cup at a time. Dish into the bowls and add the garnish.
(Serves 8)
Recipes for Yellow Pea Soup wirh Ham
Photo Description:
A beautiful décor makes soup look better and when you start with such a delightful soup to begin with, the ambience just continues to grow. This yellow split pea soup is very appealing in its white porcelain bowl set on a lovely lace tablecloth accentuated by a soupspoon angled towards the left of the linen napkin. Using fresh stock made from a meaty ham bone and leftover vegetables from another meal, the puree promises a satisfied family glad that you provided the best soup in town. Three slices of steamed carrots complement the parsley as a garnish in the soup.
