How to Make Soup - Using Bean or Pea Flakes

July 01, 2018

How to Make Soup -

Using Bean or Pea Flakes

Bean or Pea Soup, How to

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to trying something new is that it's NEW! Why? There are many reasons for this, including the fear of trying something new or the habit of just doing what you've always done.

I want you to try something new, try using bean or pea flakes to make your next batch of soup!

Three reasons to try it:

it's quick and easy
it's healthy and nutritious
it's delicious!

Traditionally when you make soup using beans or peas you sort, soak, and simmer. The process of sorting the beans/peas, then soaking them overnight and then letting them simmer on the stove for hours can be very time consuming and who has extra time? If you don't have time to cook you might use a soup mix, have you looked at what's in your mix? I checked out some of the most popular brands and... YUK. I used to buy a soup mix and then add some fresh veggies or meat to make it a meal. So just, try using the bean/pea flakes it's the best of both, nutritious and quick.

Do it Backward

The main thing to remember when using bean or pea flakes to make soup it that - you'll need to do it backward! What does that mean? Doing it backward means that adding the flakes will be your last step before garnishing and serving. To show you what I mean I'm going to walk you through the steps of a very basic soup.

Ingredients:

stock (or water)
onions
celery
carrots
garlic
butter (or olive oil)
salt
pepper
your favorite flakes

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, add butter, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Heat on medium stirring occasionally until onions are soft and translucent.
Add stock (or water) and simmer until carrots are soft.
Stir in Flakes (I'm using Navy Bean Flakes), add more water or flakes until it reaches your desired consistency, will slightly thicken as it cools.
Cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The total time for this soup is about 15 minutes!

The reason the flakes work so well is that they are dehydrated, this means that when you add them to the pot they instantly soak up and blend the flavors.

Don't make sacrifices, try using flakes with one of your favorite recipes or pick one from our recipes. You don't have to choose between flavor, nutrition and time anymore.

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