Andersens Pea Soup Aka Pea Soup Andersens Recipes

SPLIT PEA SOUP--ANDERSEN'S ORIGINAL RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. I usually use a 28-ounce package of peas and double the rest of the ingredients. A single recipe isn't quite enough for a family of two adults and two children, or to have enough for a second meal for two adults.
• 2. Combine all ingredients in a large pot and boil hard for 20 minutes, then slowly until peas are tender. (The 50-minute cooking time is approximate. After the 20 minutes of "hard boil," I reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the peas mash easily.)
• 3. Strain through a fine sieve. (I use my food processor. Don't forget to remove the bay leaf!)
• 4. Reheat to the boiling point.
• 5. I ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle it with a bit of paprika or Parmesan and a few croutons. I never add ham or anything to this recipe because I love Andersen's flavor. I sometimes make a different split pea soup with ham that I don't puree--I leave it kind of chunky with the peas adding texture. It just depends upon what I'm in the mood for. :)

ANDERSEN'S PEA SOUP (AKA PEA SOUP ANDERSEN'S)

Steps:

• Original instructions: Boil hard for 20 minutes, then slowly until peas are tender. Strain through fine sieve and reheat to boiling point.
• Serves 8. (Or 4, depending on appetites and whether this is a main dish or an appetizer.)
• Dorothy's helpful tips: Chop the celery, carrot and onion in a small dice, so they cook faster and thoroughly. Instead of straining (why bother?), insert your immersion blender into the pot and whirl until the soup is smooth, like they serve it at the restaurant. If you like chunky soup, whirl it just a bit and leave some chunks of vegetable in there. Peas: you don't actually have to mail-order the peas; just use the dried split peas you find at your grocery store. Water: I am not sure why the restaurant calls for soft water (other than the presumption that is what they have at their location), but of course use your own tap water. Soup is peasant food! We don't put on airs, do we?

ANDERSEN'S SPLIT PEA SOUP (CROCK POT VERSION) COPYCAT

Steps:

• Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper and bay leaf in crock pot.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook on low until split peas and vegetables are tender (anywhere from 6-8 hours).
• Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point or use hand blender to smooth.

ANDERSEN'S SPLIT PEA SOUP - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Wash and drain the dried peas. Watch out for tiny ROCKS in the peas... the occur every so often and can break your teeth if left in! If you'd like to, cut off the ham from the bones, cube it and set aside. Some people leave it on and then cut it off after cooking, but cutting it off before will decrease the saltiness of the soup.
• Heat up the oil in a large pot, add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.
• Add the chicken stock, peas, ham bones, bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Cook half covered over low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours stirring occasionally. When you get near the end of cooking, you can add the cubed ham. Add salt and pepper to taste. Delicious split pea soup is now ready!

ANDERSEN'S SPLIT PEA SOUP (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Add above ingredients in large pot.
• Boil hard for 20 minutes then simmer until peas are tender, about another 25-20 minute.
• Take ham hocks out and set aside to cool.
• Strain soup through fine sieve.
• Take meat off ham hocks and add back to soup. Reheat and enjoy.
• Makes 8 bowls of yummy soup.