Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Servings
6
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings
Description
The recipe for Green Pea Soup with Smoked Turkey Wings starts by soaking dried peas overnight, which helps them cook evenly and achieve a tender consistency. The cooking process involves sautéing a classic mirepoix of onion, carrot, and celery along with garlic and red pepper flakes to build a flavorful base. Adding smoked turkey wings to the pot infuses the soup with a distinct smoky depth. Simmering for two to two and a half hours allows the peas to break down and the flavors to meld into a rich broth.
Herbs such as thyme and bay leaves, along with a chicken bouillon cube, round out the seasoning. After cooking, the turkey wing and herb bundles are removed, leaving a wholesome, rustic soup. This dish pairs well with crusty bread or can be served as a filling main with a side salad.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces green pea dried whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrot chopped
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 2 large garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5 prigs thyme tied in a bundle with kitchen string (can use 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 smoked turkey wing
- 8 cups water
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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