Split Pea Soup
6 servings This split pea soup is a version of a traditional Czech Christmas soup, but you can prepare it anytime you get a craving for a creamy soup. It is super simple and can be prepared as a vegetarian dish as well. x saved Tom the Chef Founder November 17, 2023 50 min.8+ h.1/5 50 min. 8+ h. 1/5 Directions: 1. 1. Soak peas: 1.1. Place into a medium mixing bowl: 1 LB of dried green split peas 8 cups of cold water Thoroughly stir. 1.2. Cover with a plate and let sit in the water until partially softened (about 8 hours or preferably overnight). 2. Sauté vegetables: 2.1. Preheat a pot on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add: 1 onion – finely chopped 1 carrot – shredded Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes). 2.2. Add: Soaked peas from step 1 (including the water) 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth 1 TBSP of dried marjoram Briefly stir. 2.3. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring. 2.4. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes with occasional stirring until the peas are fully softened. 3. Optional step: Bacon preparation 3.1. Preheat a pan on medium-high heat with 1 TSP of frying oil and add: ½ LB of bacon – diced Sauté with occasional stirring until you have reached the level of crispness you prefer (Czechs usually only partially sauté so the bacon is not super crispy and has a consistency closer to deli meat). 3.2. Place aside for later steps (leave in the pan and do not drain the grease – we are going to need it in later steps). 4. Finishing phase: 4.1. Process until smooth with an immersion blender (while still cooking in the pot). 4.2. Add: Optional: Bacon prepared in step 3 1 cup of heavy cream 2 cloves of garlic – grated 1 TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Briefly stir together and cook with occasional stirring for an additional 5 minutes. 4.3. Optionally, add water if the liquid evaporates more than it should and then cook for an additional 3 minutes. 4.4. Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed. 5. Serve with croutons or bread of any kind. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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