The Recipe Bin: Irish - Soups & Stews

    Fresh Pea Soup
     

     
    350 grams Peas (Freshly Shelled)
    2 tbsp Butter
    1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
    1 Head Iceberg Lettuce (Chopped)
    1 Sprig Mint (Chopped)
    1 Sprig Parsley (Chopped)
    3 Strips Bacon (Chopped)
    1½ liters Ham Stock
    Salt
    Pepper
    Sugar
    Parsley (Chopped)
     

     
    • After shelling the peas, save the pods, wash them and put them to boil in the ham stock while preparing the soup.
    • Heat the butter in a large saucepan and soften the onion in it, then add the lettuce, mint and parsley.
    • De-rind and chop the bacon.
    • Fry it for about 2 minutes, turning it from time to time; add to the saucepan with the peas, salt, pepper and a small amount of sugar.
    • Strain the stock and add.
    • Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for about half an hour until the peas are quite soft.
    • Sive or liquidize, taste for seasonings and add a little milk or cream if needed (but not too much, for the fresh flavor must be preserved).
    • Garnish with chopped parsley or mint.
     

    Makes approximately 6 servings.

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