A modern home-style soups recipe inspired by the pantry and cooking traditions of Iceland, using allspice, dill and familiar everyday ingredients.
Cook onion and garlic gently
Add allspice and stir briefly
Add yellow peas, carrots and water or stock
Simmer until everything is tender
Mash or blend a small portion for body if desired
Finish with dill
Carrots and Yellow Peas Soup from Iceland brings together familiar pantry ideas from the broader food culture of Iceland in a format suited to a modern home kitchen.
The recipe uses potatoes, cabbage and dill as recognizable building blocks, with allspice and black pepper providing the main aromatic direction.
The flavor structure combines allspice with apple cider vinegar and butter. These elements create contrast between warmth, freshness and richness without requiring complicated equipment.
The recipe is portioned for a typical shared meal and can be served with potatoes, fresh vegetables or a simple side according to the style of the dish.
Use the recipe as a flexible base. The goal is to preserve a coherent flavor profile while acknowledging the considerable regional diversity found within Iceland.
4 servings