Kid-Approved Pea Soup
Say “pea soup” to just about any kid and watch them disappear from the table. Can there really be a kid-friendly recipe for pea soup that doesn’t skimp on flavor or nutrition? With all the wonderful ingredients that make up a traditional pea soup, your kids will be surprised at their own reaction to this warm and filling soup. You might not want to tell them it’s pea soup until after they’ve tried it!
3 tbsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (15 oz) can peas
2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 oz ham, diced
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot add the garlic and onion.
Cook about 5 minutes or until the onion become translucent and slightly tender.
Remove and place in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the celery and peas.
Pour in both cans of chicken broth.
Place the bay leaf into the broth.
Stir in the diced ham.
Cover and cook over medium heat about 1 hour or until the peas are soft.
Add the potatoes and carrots.
Stir in the salt and pepper to completely combine into the soup.
Recover and simmer 20 minutes.
If the soup is too thick you can add ¼ water at a time until the soup reaches desired consistency.
Pour into a warm thermos.
Serves 6
Children really like this soup. Give them some crackers or a peanut butter sandwich to make a full meal deal.