Pairings: Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Pairings: Hearty Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound slab bacon in 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and sliced thin; Salt and black pepper; 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over; 4 bay leaves; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems

Servings: persons

1 pound slab bacon in 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and sliced thin
Salt and black pepper
1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over
4 bay leaves
3 quarts chicken stock
1/2 bunch fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems

1
Dice bacon into 1/4-inch cubes.
2
Place in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium-low heat.
3
Cook until fat is rendered and translucent.
4
Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic.
5
Cook until onion and garlic are soft and translucent.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add split peas, stir to coat with fat, and add bay leaves and stock.
8
Increase heat and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat so soup simmers.
10
Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes, until no more appears.
11
Add thyme leaves.
12
Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer, until peas are soft and starting to fall apart.
13
Remove soup from heat.
14
Add salt and pepper to taste.
15
Puree soup in a food processor in several batches, short of perfect smoothness; you should be able to spoon up some texture.
16
Reheat soup, skimming off any foam.
17
Stir from the bottom to mix well, then ladle into bowls and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound slab bacon in 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pairings: Hearty Split Pea Soup 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.

Pairings: Hearty Split Pea Soup

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