Irish Split Pea Soup With Crubeens (Pig'S Feet) Recipe

Name: Irish Split Pea Soup With Crubeens (Pig'S Feet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups split peas; cold water, to cover peas; 10 cups water; 2 pig's feet, split; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 medium potato, peeled, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; FRIED CROUTONS; 2 slices thick white bread; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

2 cups split peas
cold water, to cover peas
10 cups water
2 pig's feet, split
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 medium potato, peeled, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
FRIED CROUTONS
2 slices thick white bread
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

1
Rinse peas; pick over. Place in bowl; cover with water. Soak overnight. Drain any remaining liquid from peas; add water to make 10 cups of liquid. Combine peas and liquid in Dutch oven.
2
Rinse pig's feet under running water; add to peas. Bring to boil. Skim any foam. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove pigs' feet. Add vegetables and seasonings; cook 1 hour more. When pigs' feet have cooled, remove skin and bones; chop meat. Puree soup in electric blender or pass through a sieve. Add chopped meat.
3
Melt butter in small saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly. Add small amount of soup to flour mixture, stirring well. Pour back into soup kettle. Stir well; cook 5 minutes.
4
Next make croutons. Remove crusts from bread; cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Melt butter in heavy skillet; fry bread cubes over moderate heat until golden. Drain; serve sprinkled on soup. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups split peas, cold water, to cover peas, 10 cups water, 2 pig's feet, split, and more.

Yes, Irish Split Pea Soup With Crubeens (Pig'S Feet) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Irish Split Pea Soup With Crubeens (Pig'S Feet)

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