Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and hearty Newfoundland pea soup paired with fluffy dough boys makes for the ultimate comfort dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup split green peas
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Rinse the split peas and combine them with water in a large pot.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until peas are soft.
- For dough boys, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the soup during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Cover and steam dough boys until fluffy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- The soup can be blended for a smoother texture if desired.
- Dough boys are best when served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys, comfort food, soup recipes