Split Pea and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 4 ounces smoked back bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; ½ cup split peas; 5 cups chicken stock; 2 slices firm bread, buttered and crusts removed; 2 slices streaky bacon; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces smoked back bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ cup split peas
5 cups chicken stock
2 slices firm bread, buttered and crusts removed
2 slices streaky bacon
salt and pepper

1
Heat the butter in a saucepan and cook the back bacon until the fat runs.
2
Stir in the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the split peas and then the stock.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
5
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350*.
6
Bake the bread for about 20 minutes, until crisp and brown, and then cut into a dice.
7
Grill the streaky bacon until very crisp, then chop finely.
8
When the soup is ready, season to taste and serve hot with the chopped bacon and croutons.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 4 ounces smoked back bacon, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Split Pea and Bacon 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.

Split Pea and Bacon Soup

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