HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON
This is a thick, mellow split pea soup with a whisper of meaty smoke and the brambly fragrance of thyme. The recipe is easy and copious, and the soup freezes well. Look for split peas that have a use-by date on the package and are relatively fresh; they will cook faster and better.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice bacon into 1/4-inch cubes. Place in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Cook until fat is rendered and translucent. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion and garlic are soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add split peas, stir to coat with fat, and add bay leaves and 2 quarts stock. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so soup simmers. Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes, until no more appears. Add thyme leaves. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer, until peas are soft and starting to fall apart. Add more stock, as needed.
- Remove soup from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a food processor in several batches, short of perfect smoothness; you should be able to spoon up some texture. Reheat soup, skimming off any foam. Stir from the bottom to mix well, then ladle into bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Agnes Mutoda
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Omg Ameing
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Indrit Visha
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Central Jail (tanzim faisal)
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the peas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Madisyn Alexander
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The bacon added a great flavor and the peas were so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tina Jarvis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Doris Flora
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sybilla Bakzaza
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
walter boy
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the peas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bhishma Bhatta
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The bacon added a great flavor and the peas were so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kakson Jason
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Diana Davis
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was hearty and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Janice Solis
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor and the peas are so creamy. I like to add a little bit of diced carrots and celery for extra flavor and nutrition.