Why are your peas still crunchy in pea soup?

As a language model, I don't actually cook, so my peas are never crunchy in pea soup! However, I can tell you why your peas might be crunchy in pea soup:

* Undercooked peas: The most likely culprit is simply not cooking the peas long enough. Fresh peas need to be cooked until they are tender, which can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes depending on their size.

* Overcrowding the pot: If your pot is too full, the peas won't cook evenly and some may remain crunchy.

* Using frozen peas: Frozen peas are often pre-blanched, which means they've already been partially cooked. This means they may need less cooking time than fresh peas, but they can still end up crunchy if not cooked long enough.

* High heat: Cooking peas at too high a heat can cause them to become tough and crunchy on the outside while remaining raw in the center.

* Variety of pea: Some pea varieties are naturally more firm than others.

Here are some tips to avoid crunchy peas:

* Cook fresh peas until they are tender. You can test them by piercing one with a fork.

* Don't overcrowd the pot. Make sure there is enough room for the peas to move around and cook evenly.

* Adjust cooking time for frozen peas. They usually need less time than fresh peas.

* Cook over medium heat. This will help ensure even cooking.

* Try different pea varieties. If you find that certain varieties are consistently crunchy, you may want to try a different type.

Enjoy your delicious and perfectly cooked pea soup!