Okay, so I saw this recipe online for California Pizza Kitchen pea soup and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I mean, who doesn’t love a good, hearty soup, right? So, I gathered all the stuff I needed.
First off, I grabbed a big pot ’cause this recipe seemed like it made a lot. I rinsed the split peas under cold water, just like the instructions said. Then, I threw them into the pot with about 6 cups of water. I dumped in some vegetable broth, because, well, flavor. Then I chopped up an onion, minced some garlic (gotta love that garlic), and squeezed in some lemon juice.
Next, I added salt, a pinch of sugar, some parsley, and a dash of pepper. I gave it all a good stir and brought it to a boil. Once it was boiling, I turned down the heat and let it simmer. Oh, the aroma! It filled up my whole kitchen. I stirred it every now and then, just to make sure nothing stuck to the bottom.
I also tossed in some chopped carrots and herbs to the simmering soup. I let it cook until the peas were all soft and mushy. Took about an hour, maybe a bit more. I whipped out my blender and carefully ladled the soup into it. I blended it until it was nice and smooth. It is very necessary.
The final step
- Serve hot.
- Enjoy every spoonful.
This California Pizza Kitchen pea soup turned out pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It was creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for a chilly evening, you know? I think I’ll be making this one again. The entire family loves this soup, and I am proud of my cooking. I suggested you give it a try.
