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Creamy Pigeon Peas Soup
Experience the rich flavors of creamy pigeon peas soup. Perfect for your "carnival body" regime or any time you crave comfort food.
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Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Keyword:
vegan, vegetarian
Author:
baidawi
Ingredients
3
Medium sized Onions
chopped
6
Cloves
of Garlic
chopped
4
Pimento Peppers
chopped
4
Cups
of Pigeon Peas
1
Cup
of Coconut Milk
5
Cups
of water
1
Bay Leaf
Fresh herbs
thyme, chives and celery
Salt & Black Pepper
to taste
Instructions
Saute onions till translucent
Add Garlic and Pimento and saute for 1 minute
Add pigeon peas and bay leaf
Season with Salt and Pepper and saute for 1 minute on high heat
Add coconut milk
Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes
Add five cups of water
Bring to a boil and allow to cook for about one hour or until peas are tender
Puree until smooth in a blender
Taste again for salt and pepper and adjust to your taste
Grate some fresh nutmeg and garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve hot and enjoy.
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