How To Recreate The Yellow Pea Soup From ‘Frozen’

The following recipe and excerpt for Yellow Pea Soup are from “Disney Frozen: The Official Cookbook: A Culinary Journey through Arendelle” by Daytona Danielsen and S. T. Bende. It’s available for purchase on Amazon.

When Anna leaves Hans in charge of Arendelle, the thirteenth prince of the Southern Isles assures the kingdom’s worried citizens that the castle will remain open to offer soup and hot gløgg in the Great Hall. Inspired by his offerings, this steamy vegetable soup would be sure to warm even the frostiest Arendellian. With split peas, leeks, and diced pancetta, Yellow Pea Soup invokes the flavors of Norway. And it just so happens to pair well with nonalcoholic hot gløgg!

How To Recreate Disney Frozen’s Yellow Pea Soup

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time:1 hour 25 minutesTotal time:1 hour 45 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups yellow split peas
• 4 ounces diced pancetta
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 leek, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups peeled and diced waxy potatoes, such as Yukon gold or new potatoes (about 4 potatoes)
• 1 ½ cups peeled and diced turnip (about 1 turnip)
• 4 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• Few sprigs thyme
• 2 tsp salt, plus more as needed
• Pepper
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Rinse the peas in cold water and drain.
2. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, fry the pancetta until the fat begins to render and the meat starts to turn golden. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the leek and sauté another 2 minutes. Add the drained yellow peas and broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low to simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes, turnip, carrots, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes more, covered and stirring occasionally, until the peas are mushy and the vegetables are tender.
4. Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls and garnish with sour cream.

Keywords:Pop Culture, Soup, Vegetables

• Pop Culture
• Soup
• Vegetables