Jamie Oliver's Pea Soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Preparing Jamie Oliver's pea soup is easy, and the list of required ingredients is simple. You can replace the smoked ham hock with any smoked meat; I used pork ribs. Celery and herbs give the pea soup an exceptional flavor and aroma. A great addition to your everyday menu. Definitely worth trying.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the peas and cover with water. Leave overnight, then drain the water and rinse the peas again thoroughly.
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Step 3
Dice the onion and finely chop the celery. Heat oil in a skillet, add the onion, celery, and dried herbs.
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Step 4
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
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Step 5
Place the peas and smoked meats into a saucepan.
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Step 6
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat until the chickpeas are cooked (if soaked for at least 10–12 hours, this will take about 40–60 minutes; without soaking, it may take 1.5–2 hours). When the chickpeas are done, remove the meat, then lightly mash the chickpeas with a potato masher.
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Step 7
Separate the meat from the bones, chop it, and return it back to the pot.
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Step 8
Season the soup with salt and pepper, add the skillet contents to the pot, and bring to a boil. After just a couple of minutes, remove from heat and let it steep slightly. Then ladle the pea soup into bowls and serve.
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Step 9
Jamie Oliver's pea soup is ready.