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creamy pigeon peas soup

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.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 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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