Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings

Pigeon peas are a popular ingredient in Caribbean cuisine and are known for their high protein content.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pigeon Pea Soup with Plantain Dumplings

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pigeon peas
• 2 ripe Plantains
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 sprig Thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the pigeon peas, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaves, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
2. While the soup is simmering, prepare the plantain dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into small dumplings.
3. After the soup has simmered for 30 minutes, remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth.
4. Return the soup to the pot and add the plantain dumplings. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
5. Serve the pigeon pea soup with plantain dumplings hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.