Yellow split pea soup | Lawrence Murphy
China, America and Russia produce the largest quantities, which are shipped worldwide and that doesn’t help us reduce the food miles.
But there is a British company that grows and sells dried beans and pulses.
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Hide AdHodmedods was founded in 2012 when it supplied just fava beans, but has worked closely with farmers to increase its range to include many items such as carlin peas and quinoa.
The range is available from Stansted Park Farm Shop.
Ingredients – serves 2
5 shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
1 small leek, chopped
125g yellow split peas
500ml milk
Salt and pepper
Knob of butter
Spoonful of yogurt to serve
Method
1. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat and the knob of butter.
2. Cook the shallots, garlic and vegetables for 5 mins.
3. Stir in the yellow split peas and milk.
4. Cook at a simmer for 45 mins until the peas soften.
5. Liquidise, taste and season.
6. Pour into bowls and swirl in the yogurt.