Halloween Pea Soup with “Eyeballs”
Category: Soups and Starters
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Frozen peas | 500g |
| Potatoes | 300g |
| Onion | 1 |
| Nutmeg | to taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 3 tbsp |
| Butter | 30g |
| Vegetable broth | as needed |
| Salt | to taste |
| Ricotta cheese | 130g |
| Parmigiano Reggiano DOP | 100g |
| Green olives | 3 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the base: Start by finely chopping the onion. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and let it soften until it becomes translucent and tender.
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Cook the vegetables: Once the onion is softened, add the diced potatoes. Stir well to coat them in the oil and butter mixture. Cover the vegetables with vegetable broth (or water, if you prefer) and cook until the potatoes and peas become tender. If needed, add more broth to keep the vegetables covered while cooking. Once the veggies are softened, season with salt and freshly grated nutmeg to taste.
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Blend the soup: Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, creating a creamy pea soup base. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more vegetable broth if needed.
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Prepare the eyeballs: While the soup is blending, make the โeyeballsโ by combining the ricotta cheese and grated Parmigiano Reggiano in a bowl. Using a teaspoon, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form small, round balls.
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Garnish: Slice the green olives into thin rounds. Once the soup is ready and poured into individual bowls, place one ricotta “eyeball” in the center of each bowl of soup. Gently press a slice of green olive onto each “eyeball” to give it an eerie, Halloween-inspired look.
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Serve and enjoy: Your Halloween pea soup with “eyeballs” is now ready to serve! The vibrant green soup with its quirky cheese “eyeballs” is sure to delight your guests. Is it spooky enough for your Halloween feast?
This spooky and creamy pea soup is the perfect Halloween starter. With its velvety texture and playful garnish, itโs both comforting and fun! The combination of nutmeg, ricotta, and Parmigiano creates a savory dish that pairs perfectly with the eerie “eyeballs.” Whether youโre hosting a Halloween dinner or simply enjoying the season, this dish will impress with both its flavor and its frightful charm!
