התמונה להמחשה בלבדRed Peas Soup
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In red peas soup, Kidney Beans, large Carrots and chopped Spring Onions are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Wash and rinse the dried kidney beans. then cover with water in a deep bowl. Remember as they soak they will expand to at least triple the size they were originally so add a lot of water to the bowl. Soak them overnight or for at least 2 hrs to make the cooking step go quicker. I tossed out the water they were soaked in after it did the job.
- 2Have your butcher cut the salted pigtail into 2 inch pieces as it will be very difficult to cut with an ordinary kitchen knife. Wash, then place a deep pot with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes, then drain + rinse and repeat (boil again in water). The goal is to make the pieces of pig tails tender and to remove most of the salt it was cured in.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1292
- Protein
- 94.7g
- Carbs
- 136g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To ensure the beans are perfectly soft and creamy, only add salt towards the end of cooking. Adding it too early can stop the bean skins from softening.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. In red peas soup, Kidney Beans, large Carrots and chopped Spring Onions are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
