Yellow Split Pea Soup With Portuguese Smoked Lingui

Name: Yellow Split Pea Soup With Portuguese Smoked Linguica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices maple bacon; 2 bay leaves; 1 medium maui onion (Chopped); 1 medium carrot (Chopped); 1 serrano pepper (Chopped); 1 tablespoon garlic (Chopped); 1 tablespoon winter savory (Chopped); 1 tablespoon thyme (Chopped); 1 tablespoon oregano (Chopped); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 lb Portuguese chourico (Smoked, Sliced); 1/2 cup white wine (Portuguese, Vinho Verde); 5 cups ham stock; 1 lb yellow split peas; 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped); 3 tablespoons chives (chopped); 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Servings: persons

2 slices maple bacon
2 bay leaves
1 medium maui onion (Chopped)
1 medium carrot (Chopped)
1 serrano pepper (Chopped)
1 tablespoon garlic (Chopped)
1 tablespoon winter savory (Chopped)
1 tablespoon thyme (Chopped)
1 tablespoon oregano (Chopped)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb Portuguese chourico (Smoked, Sliced)
1/2 cup white wine (Portuguese, Vinho Verde)
5 cups ham stock
1 lb yellow split peas
3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoons chives (chopped)
1/2 cup creme fraiche

1
In a 5-quart Dutch Oven cook bacon crisp. Remove bacon and chop into bits. Reserve 2-tablespoons bacon grease.
2
Add bay leaves, onion, carrot and Serrano pepper. Saute 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3
Add garlic, fresh herbs, salt, celery salt, pepper, Linguica Smoked Sausage and saute 1-2 minutes.
4
Add Portuguese Wine (Vinho Verde) and reduce by one-half.
5
Add ham stock, yellow split peas and bacon bits. Bring soup to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 1-hour or until peas are done.
6
The last 5-mimutes add chopped cilantro, chives and stir in creme fraiche.
7
Remove the soup from stove and discard bay leaves. Puree with a hand blender or a food processor. Season soup with sea salt and white pepper to taste.
8
Garnish soup with fresh chopped chives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices maple bacon, 2 bay leaves, 1 medium maui onion (Chopped), 1 medium carrot (Chopped), and more.

Yes, Yellow Split Pea Soup With Portuguese Smoked Linguica 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.

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Yellow Split Pea Soup With Portuguese Smoked Linguica

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