How can I reduce the pungent odor of split pea soup?
I love the soup, but hate how it makes my house smell.
Best Answer
Bake bread to go with the soup as you make it.
The smell of bread baking (sourdough in particular!) is usually enough to cut the smell of lentil / split pea / chic pea / fish soups and stews while adding the right elements of savory aroma to make the combined smell almost, if not actually desirable and palatable.
Any good yeasty bread recipe should do the trick. Another thing you can do is bloom some saffron, which mixes delightfully with the smell of split pea soup.
In short, taste your soup as you smell other things. When you hit on winning combinations, they're aromatically complimentary and create a sensory affinity. Many bistros (and bakeries themselves) rely on this technique to lure passers-by.
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Bake bread to go with the soup as you make it. The smell of bread baking (sourdough in particular!) is usually enough to cut the smell of lentil / split pea / chic pea / fish soups and stews while adding the right elements of savory aroma to make the combined smell almost, if not actually desirable and palatable.How do you reduce the gas in pea soup?
Method 1: Baking soda To cut down on the gassy properties, you can add a little baking soda to your recipe. The baking soda helps break down some of the beans' natural gas-making sugars.Do split peas smell?
How can you tell if dried split peas are bad or spoiled? The best way is to smell and look at the dried split peas: if the dried split peas develop an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold or insects appear, they should be discarded.Does baking soda soften split peas?
Bicarbonate of soda softens the outer skin of the pea, allowing water to be more easily absorbed. Water \u2013 You will need two lots of boiling water \u2013 one for soaking and the other for cooking. Salt and sugar to taste.How do you spruce up split pea soup?
Cook and crumble up some bacon or sausage for a punch of additional meaty flavor. Try sauteing ham for split pea soup. Even some pan-fried shrimp would be great on canned potato or corn chowder. If you steer clear of meat, you can turn to vegetarian protein options like eggs and tofu.Recipe: Split Pea Soup
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Answer 2
- Cook with windows open.
- use an exhaust fan.
- Buy it ready-made elsewhere.
- Ask a friend/neighbor/relative for the use of their kitchen. (Possibly in exchange for goods/services/money)
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