Spring Pea Soup with Bacon Croutons Recipe

Name: Spring Pea Soup with Bacon Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; 4 cups water; One 16-ounce bag frozen peas; 2 to 3 thick slices of fresh bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat (or butter), melted; 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced mint leaves

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
4 cups water
One 16-ounce bag frozen peas
2 to 3 thick slices of fresh bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat (or butter), melted
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced mint leaves

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In an enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the onion and olive oil, season with salt and cook over moderately high heat until the onion is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the water and peas and bring to a boil.
4
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for about 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes, until they just begin to brown.
6
Drizzle the toasted cubes with the melted bacon fat or butter and toss to coat.
7
Return the bread to the oven and bake for 6 minutes longer, until golden brown and crunchy.
8
Set aside.
9
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth.
10
Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and puree, then return to the pot; keep warm over very low heat.
11
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt with 1/4 cup of the pureed soup.
12
Whisk until smooth.
13
Add another 1/4 cup of the soup and whisk again.
14
Whisk the pea soupyogurt mixture into the rest of the soup and season with salt and pepper.
15
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with mint and bacon croutons and serve immediately.

110

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped yellow onion, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Salt, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Spring Pea Soup with Bacon 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.

Spring Pea Soup with Bacon Croutons

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