Pea Soup With Pancetta And Croutons Recipe

Name: Pea Soup With Pancetta And Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into tiny cubes; 1 clove garlic, mashed; 1 leek, trimmed and chopped; 4 cups shelled peas; 2 cups chicken broth; Kosher or sea salt; 1 tablespoon sliced chives; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 slice day-old bread, toasted; Extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 pound pancetta, cut into tiny cubes
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 leek, trimmed and chopped
4 cups shelled peas
2 cups chicken broth
Kosher or sea salt
1 tablespoon sliced chives
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 slice day-old bread, toasted
Extra virgin olive oil

1
Spread the pancetta over the base of a medium soup pan and place over medium-low heat.
2
Cook, rendering the fat, until browned on the edges, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
4
Pour off all but a thin coating of fat.
5
Return to medium heat, and add the garlic and leek.
6
Cook until soft on the edges.
7
Add the peas, broth and 2 cups of water.
8
Season with salt.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook until the peas are just tender, about 5 minutes.
10
Turn off the heat and stir in the chives and tarragon.
11
Let steep for 5 minutes.
12
Ladle the soup in small batches into a blender and puree until smooth (because it is hot, turn the blender on low and hold the lid on tight).
13
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a little lemon juice to sharpen the flavor.
14
Meanwhile, break the bread into small croutons and toss in a bowl with olive oil, just to coat.
15
Ladle soup into bowls and top each bowl with a little pancetta and a few croutons.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into tiny cubes, 1 clove garlic, mashed, 1 leek, trimmed and chopped, 4 cups shelled peas, and more.

Yes, Pea Soup With Pancetta And Croutons 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.

Pea Soup With Pancetta And Croutons

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