ReceptnaptárYellow split pea soup
Yellow split pea soup is a filling, inexpensive winter dish: the dried peas are cooked until tender, then worked into a creamy soup with an onion and paprika roux and sour cream enriched with egg yolk. With croutons it is a complete lunch, and it provides plenty of protein even without meat. Smoked meat or sausage gives it a more robust flavour, should a cold day call for it.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Pick over and rinse the split peas, put them in cold water, and cook, covered, until tender, about 50-60 minutes, then salt it.
- Fry the onion in the lard until golden brown, sprinkle with the flour, fry further, then take it off the heat and stir in the paprika.
- Loosen the roux with a ladleful of the peas' cooking liquid, stir smooth, then pour into the peas, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Purée with an immersion blender or push through a sieve, thin with water if needed.
- When serving, mix in the egg yolks, the sour cream and the butter, don't boil it any further.
- Serve with toasted bread cubes.
Based on: Malatinszky Fanny szakácskönyve (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- It is worth soaking the split peas for a few hours or overnight, because they then soften faster and are easier to digest.
- Add the salt once the peas are tender, as the liquid reduces during cooking and you can season more accurately at the end.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with hot water, because the peas thicken a great deal as they cool, and the next day it will almost certainly need loosening.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add smoked meat?
Yes, a piece of smoked ham hock or bacon can be cooked along with the peas, then diced and returned to the soup at the end. In that case, go carefully with the salt.
How long does it keep?
It keeps for 3 days in the fridge and 2-3 months in the freezer, but it is best stored without the egg yolk liaison. Stir that into the soup fresh after reheating.
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