Best Cumin Pea Soup Recipes

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND CUMIN SEED

Steps:

• In a saucepan simmer peas, basil and bay leaf in the water and broth, partially covered, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, heat oil and saute onion and cuminseed over moderately low heat until onions are golden brown, 35-45 minutes.
• In a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to pan and stir in onions and salt and pepper to taste.

CUMIN PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a dry small heavy skillet toast cumin seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet frequently, until a shade darker and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes, and cool. With a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind seeds.
• Finely chop onion and in a 2-quart saucepan simmer onion in broth and water until soft. Add peas, half of cumin, and half of salt and simmer, uncovered, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes. In a blender purée soup in 2 batches until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and transfer to another saucepan.
• In a small bowl stir together remaining cumin and salt to use as garnish.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH YAM & CUMIN

Steps:

• Heat oil over med. heat in large Dutch oven. Sauté onion until soft. Add celery, carrots, and yam, and sauté another 3 min. Add split peas, broth, bacon or ham hock, salt and cumin, and bring to simmer over low heat. Partially cover and cook 50-60 min., or til peas are tender. Remove bacon or ham hock. Place bacon slices in skillet and cook until crisp. Remove to paper towel and crumble. Purée soup until desired texture. Season to taste Ladle into bowls and top with bacon. May freeze leftovers

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CUMIN & ORANGE

Steps:

• 1) Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan on medium and add garlic, cumin, and black pepper. 2 )Saute until garlic just begins to brown (about 5 minutes). 3) Add onion, carrot, celery, and jalapenos-stir well and cook until onions begin to soften (5-7 minutes) 4) Add water and half of the split peas, bring to a simmer stirring occasionally. Cook until peas are tender (about 45 minutes) 5) Add remaining split peas and orange zest and cook on low simmer, uncovered, until all of the peas are tender (30-40 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6) Garnish with toasted cumin seeds, orange zest and hot sauce.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH YAM AND CUMIN

Steps:

• 1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the celery, carrots, and yam and saute for 3 minutes, or until just slightly softened. 2. Add the split peas, broth, 2 bacon slices or ham hock, seasoning salt, pepper and cumin and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Partially cover and cook for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Remove and discard the bacon or ham hock. 3. While the soup is cooking, place the 6 bacon slices in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble and set aside. 4. When the soup is finished cooking, coarsely puree the soup in the pot with a hand blender or in batches in a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Return the soup to the pot if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasonings. 5. To serve, ladle into soup bowls and garnish with the crumbled bacon. Serve immeditely. Refrigerate or freeze any leftover soup. 6. May be prepared up to 5 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. May also be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost and reheat gently. May need to add a bit of broth or water to bring it to the right consistency.