Pea and Chorizo Soup

Mary 送了我两条自制的Chorizo, 味道可好且不肥腻。除了用它来煮意大利面,配三明治, 烤比萨外, 亦把它当成金华火腿来煮浓汤, 风味特佳。

Pea and Chorizo Soup with Toasted Sourdough

Ingredients : olive oil, bay leaves, onion, garlic, leek, carrot, split green peas, frozen peas, chorizo, water and salt

Method :

1. Soak split peas in water for about an hour.

2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, bay leaves, onion, carrot, leek, split peas and chorizo. Cook, stirring often until vegetables are soft. Add frozen peas and stir to coat. Pour water over the pea mixture. Simmer gently over medium heat until the peas are tender.

3. Blend soup until smooth.

4. Simmer soup over medium heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Sprinkle soup with shaved parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve with toasted sourdough.

This is a great cold night meal - quick, fresh and healthy