Pigeon Pea soup - Sòs Pwa Kongo - Easy soup recipe - Haitian Vegan soup recipe

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Black-eyed peas offer similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock can be fresher and more flavorful.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in thyme and bay leaf; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add pigeon peas and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until peas are tender.

Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth, if desired.

Stir in coconut milk and lime juice; heat through for 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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