Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings

Name: Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 14 ounces dried whole green peas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 medium carrots; 2 stalks celery; 2 large cloves garlic; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1 smoked turkey wing; 8 cups water

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
8 hrs
Servings
6
Calories
325 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings

Andrew Underwood

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Using whole dried green (or yellow) peas, this thick hearty soup is an easy, homestyle meal that will warm you up!

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Ingredients

Servings

14 ounces dried whole green peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
2 large cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 sprigs fresh thyme tied in a bundle with kitchen string (can use 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
2 bay leaves
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 smoked turkey wing
8 cups water

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Instructions

Place the peas in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Place the lid on the pot and soak the peas for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Drain the peas and rinse with fresh water. Set aside.
In a large dutch oven over medium high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, stir in the onion, carrots, celery and kosher salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one minute longer until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the peas, turkey wing (break into pieces if it's too large), bay leaves, thyme and bouillon to the vegetables. Pour water over the pot and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to a medium simmer with the lid slightly askew on the pot to prevent it from boiling over and so that steam may escape. Cook until the peas are tender, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Remove from heat and use a pair of tongs to fish out the smoked turkey wing, bundle of thyme and bay leaves. Discard thyme and bay leaves. Let the turkey wings cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile use a ladle to scoop about 4 to 5 cups of pea soup into a blender (try to avoid blending too many of the carrots -- because they're nice pops of color in the soup). Blend the peas on high until they're smooth and creamy. Transfer the pureed peas back to the soup pot and stir to combine.
When the turkey is cool enough to handle, peel away the skin and pull the meat from the wings. Chop or shred the smoked turkey meat and add back to the pea soup. Stir to combine. If soup is cool, warm it over medium heat with the lid until hot enough to serve.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve with homemade croutons (shown) or oyster crackers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 844mg (24%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3620IU (72%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	325kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	325mg	14%
Potassium	844mg	18%
Fiber	18g	72%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	3620IU	72%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	72mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%