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Split Pea Soup with Bacon
Source: Casual Cuisines of the World - Diner
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Active Time:  15 Minutes
Total Time:  1 Hour 15 Minutes
Yield:  Serves 4-6
Although the authentic version of this cool-weather diner favorite is smooth and creamy, you can give your split pea soup a little texture by setting aside some of the mixture before puréeing, then stirring the two batches together. Serve with buttermilk biscuits, or garlic or Parmesan toasts.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups green split peas, rinsed
6 slices thick-cut bacon
7 cups (56 fl oz/13/4 l) water
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Split Pea Soup with Bacon Recipe at Cooking.com
DIRECTIONS
In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the celery and carrots and sauté until the carrots are tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
Add the split peas, bacon, water and bay leaf, raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent scorching, until the peas are soft, about 1 hour.
Remove the bacon and the bay leaf. Discard the bay leaf. Cut the bacon into small squares; set aside.
Using a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a hand blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. If a food processor or blender was used, return the purée to the pot.
Reheat the soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very hot. Season to taste with the salt and pepper and stir in the reserved bacon. Ladle into warmed soup bowls; sprinkle the parsley over the tops. Serve immediately.
Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield:  Serves 4-6
Calories: 331
Fat. Total: 18g
Fiber: 12g
Carbohydrates, Total: 30g
Sodium: 478mg
% Cal. from Fat: 49%
Cholesterol: 15mg
Protein: 13g
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Rating: Star Rating
by: Jill, VA Reviewed: 12/05/2007
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My family (including two kids under three) loved this recipe. Great flavor.

I used my entire package of split peas though -- totaling about 2 cups, and I used the same amount of water as the recipe indicated. I thought it was a little too watery. It didn't come out as thick as it appears in the photo. I'll use 6 cups of water next time. I also used a ham steak instead of the bacon.
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