Ingredients for Pea Soup (Bezelye Çorbası) with Potato and Dill
- 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) peas
- 1 onion
- 1 potato
- 5 water glasses (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp each) water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cream
- 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Dill
How to Make Pea Soup (Bezelye Çorbası) with Potato and Dill
Place 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of peas into a pot. Quarter 1 onion and 1 potato and add them in. Pour in 4 water glasses of water and, once the ingredients are cooked, blend everything with an immersion blender.
In a saucepan, sauté 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour together. Add 1 water glass of water and whisk thoroughly with a hand mixer. Add this mixture into the soup and bring to a boil, stirring with a hand mixer. Stir in 1 dessert spoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, then remove from heat.
When serving, drizzle 1 tablespoon of cream over the top and garnish with dill.
About This Recipe
Peas are a plant belonging to the legume family. The word comes from the Latin "Pisum," which is a Latinization of the Greek word "Pison." While their exact origin is not definitively known, peas have been cultivated in Eurasia since ancient times.
The health benefits of peas are truly countless. Peas strengthen the body's immune system and provide protection against illness. They help balance cholesterol levels and play a supporting role in the treatment of neurological diseases — particularly Alzheimer's. They offer protection against many types of cancer, especially lung and stomach cancer. Thanks to their anti-aging properties, they help slow the aging process. They prevent hair loss. The vitamin A and lutein they contain help protect eye health. They have a natural prebiotic effect. Their high fiber content makes them a friend to the digestive system. They are ideal for meeting the body's iron needs. They help prevent bone loss. With their low calorie count and ability to keep you feeling full, they are an essential part of any diet. They give the body energy and support heart and vascular health.
Today we've prepared a wonderfully healing soup just for you — our Pea Soup (Bezelye Çorbası) recipe is bursting with goodness. You should also definitely try our Mint Pea Soup recipe sometime — trust us on this one. Bon appétit!
