So, I made a nice batch of thick Green Split Pea Soup the other day. My kids would not touch it. So I was now stuck with a good half gallon of this very tasty soup, but did not want to eat it alone...time to experiment.
I took 4 cups of the soup which had by this time cooled down and was very thick. To this I added 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten, 1 T granulated onion, 2 T Olive Oil and 2 t salt. Thouroughly knead this to distribute and develop the gluten. I then formed this into small thin patties. I learned long ago that the chances of kids eating something increases significantly when it is made into a patty. Brown these in olive oil on both sides and then pop into the oven for 15 minutes. When they start to puff up, they are done.
So, a delicious soup that the kids won't eat turns into delicious patties that all will enjoy. Serve with a salad and maybe some ketchup for the kids.
The motto of this experience: Never give up on a dish, just reinvent it!
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