Don't throw out those pea pods! They are fibrous and really are not good raw. Once you shell your peas, put the pods in water and make a flavorful pea broth. It will be great later when you make pasta with peas or even a pea risotto. I am also thinking it will be great to use in the winter when I make a ham and pea soup. Here's what you do...Ingredients
2 cups coarsely chopped leek greens well rinsed or onions if you don't have the leeks.
2 cups whole empty pea pods
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs of thyme
1 carrot scrubbed and roughly chopped
salt to taste
Preparation
Put all ingredients in a pot add 7 cups of water and bring to a boil.Lower the heat and simmer for 35 plus minutes.
Strain the liquid and freeze if not using right away.
I have an Instant Pot which I will use for this. It is one of the best tools in my kitchen. It is an electric pressure cooker, a slow cooker and a rice cooker all in one. It is fabulous!
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