Sour Cream, Bacon, And Split Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Sour Cream, Bacon, And Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large white onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 lb split peas, rinsed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; sour cream, for serving; chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb split peas, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
sour cream, for serving
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1
In a large pot, cook the bacon over med-high heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes.
2
Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble it up.
3
Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot.
4
Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomato paste until blended inches.
6
Stir in the split peas, 8 cups water, the salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the peas have completely fallen apart and the soup thickens, 1 1/2-2 hours.
9
Keep an eye on the soup and add more water if the soup thickens too much while cooking.
10
Discard the bay leaf and season the soup with black pepper.
11
Serve the soup topped with the crumbled bacon, a hearty dollop of sour cream, and a pretty sprinkling of parsley.

390

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Sour Cream, Bacon, And 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.

Sour Cream, Bacon, And Split Pea Soup

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