Name: Fresh Avocado & Split Pea Delight
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 600 ml/1pt chicken stock; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Salt; 2 tablespoons sour cream (for serving); 50 g/2oz dried split peas; 25 g/1oz butter; 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); 1 onion (thinly sliced); 175 g/6oz long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons tomato purée; 1.2 litres/2pt vegetable stock; 175 g/6oz carrots (diced); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 tablespoons single cream; Salt and ground black pepper

Instructies

Prepare Split Peas:

Cover the split peas with cold water, soak for at least 12 hours.

Cook Aromatic Base:

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion, cook until soft.
Add rice, soaked split peas, and tomato purée.
Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Simmer and Blend: Add vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice and peas are tender.
Remove from heat, cool slightly, then blend three-quarters of the soup until smooth.
Pour it back into the saucepan.

Add Carrot Magic:

Add carrots to the soup and cook for an extra 10–12 minutes until carrots are tender.

Flavorful Finish:

Stir in parsley and single cream.
Keep warm.

Crispy Bacon Garnish:

Finely chop bacon and sauté until crisp.
Drain on kitchen paper.

Serve with Style:

Sprinkle crispy bacon over the soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Top each bowl with sliced avocados, a sprinkle of chives, a dash of lemon juice, and a dollop of sour cream.

Fresh Avocado & Split Pea Delight