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Homemade Yellow Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is one of the most popular recipes in Europe, as it is a recipe that nearly every rural home and farm can make. For thousands of years legumes have been the main staple in many Europeans’ diets, and you will find that the delicious flavors of split pea soup is one of the things that have made it such a popular dish. Not only is it a delicious dish, however, but it is also one of the most nourishing foods that you can eat. Peas are rich in fiber, a nutrient that your body needs in order to remain healthy. By preparing this simple pea soup, you will ensure that your body remains in good shape and your tummy stays warm on a cold day.
The following recipe for split pea soup is actually incredibly simple, as it calls for peas to be boiled in chicken broth and milk for an hour. By soaking the peas in fresh drinking water beforehand, you can reduce cooking time and make the peas easier to prepare. Bacon is chopped up and fried on the side, and the unique flavor of bacon enhances the delightful combination of milk, broth, and split peas. With a bit of salt, pepper, and chili pepper to enhance the flavor, your dish is ready to serve.
As you can see, this simple dish is one that will be very easy to prepare, but it is still guaranteed to be an instant success with your family. Not only is it a tasty dish, but it is a very rich and filling one. The peas are thick and will add extra body to the soup, and the bacon helps to round out the flavors as well. In the end, you have a dish that requires very little preparation time but that will be an instant hit with your family. If you do not know what to prepare for your family on a cold winter day, look no further than this split pea soup recipe.
Delicious Split Pea Soup
Ingredients -
½ pound of split peas
3 cups of chicken broth
3 cups of milk
⅓ pound of bacon
1 large onion
1 head of garlic
Chili pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Before the peas begin to cook, place them in a pot of fresh drinking water to soak. This helps to make it easier for the peas to disintegrate, and reduces cooking time as much as possible.
As the peas are soaking, place the chicken broth on the stove and bring it to a boil. Turn the fire down to low heat, and add the milk.
Once the milk begins to simmer, drain the water from the peas, and add them into the soup. Turn the heat higher in order to help the peas to cook faster.
Drop in a clean, unpeeled onion, as well as a head of garlic that has the peel still on. This makes it easier for you to fish them out in the end.
As the soup is cooking, chop the bacon into small pieces and fry it in a skillet. Cook until the bacon is crunchy, and pour the oil from the bacon into the soup. Set the bacon aside until the soup is thoroughly cooked, and drop the bacon in 10 minutes before you turn the fire off.
Just before you serve the soup, add a few pinches of chili powder, salt, and pepper according to your tastes, and scoop out the garlic and onion.
(Serves 5)
Homemade Split Pea Soup
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The best thing about this recipe is that the combination of flavors is guaranteed to make it a hit among those who enjoy a steaming bowl of soup at the end of a cold day. There are few dishes that will be better to serve on a winter’s day than a good bowl of soup, and pea soup provides your family with a dish that will be filling and nourishing both. Seeing as peas are rich in fiber, you will find that this dish is one of the healthiest that you can prepare for your family.
