The perfect cool weather soup for the upcoming holiday. And it’s so simple, it only has five ingredients. And so tasty, I make it year round, not just at Halloween. It’s based on a recipe from Nigella Lawson, but I prefer smoked mozzarella to plain, as it gives it a good smoked, bacon-like flavor without all the extra fat. It almost tastes like split-pea soup made with a ham hock that’s been simmering on the stove all day. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 1 cube of veggie bouillon
- 1 32-oz. bag of frozen peas
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 ball of smoked mozzarella, cubed (approx. 10 ounces)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Bring the water and veggie cube to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the peas and onion and simmer until cooked through (approx. 5 minutes).
- Drain the peas/onions from the stock, but reserve the liquid for later.
- Puree the peas and onions in a blender or food processor.
- Add the mozzarella and puree again until smooth.
- Slowly add some or all of the reserved cooking liquid back in until you get the consistency you desire – it’s all up to you whether you like a thicker or thinner soup.
- Garnish with a fake spider ring, plastic eyeballs, or something creepy, if you so desire.
- Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or toasted French bread.
