Portuguese Pea Soup

Hearty 5 ingredient soup to put together in no time. A great comfort food on a grey damp foggy day. I like cooking it a little longer to create a thick stew like soup … Although, it takes less than 30 minutes to have this ready to serve. Unfortunately for those guys who are not into peas, you can’t hide them but the taste is meaty with just the right snap to the al dente peas. Give this simple recipe a try. The depth of taste will surprise you!

Recipe

1/2 Sweet onion-chopped
10 Ounces linguica-cut into 3/4 inch slices and then quartered
1-2 Large potatoes-cubed
1 Pound frozen peas
1/4 Cup small pasta stars
5 Cups water
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large dutch oven over medium heat sauté the onion with the linguica. Add a tablespoon of olive oil if you wish but can be done successfully without. Remove the onion & linguica with a slotted soup after rendering off most the fat from the linguica. Set aside.

Drain the fat from the dutch oven but maintain the brown drippings that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the potatoes to the pan over medium heat and allow to cook a minute or two adding back the linguica and onion.

Add the water and bring to a low boil.

Add the peas and cook for about 15 minutes.

Add the pasta.

Taste for salt and pepper need.

Simmer until potatoes are cooked to your desired texture and soup is desired thickness.

Enjoy!