Name: Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 75 g green split peas; 0.375 l water; 37.5 g smoked bacon; 0.25 pcs onion; 0.25 pcs carrot; 0.5 pcs potatoes; 0.5 clove garlic; 0.25 teaspoon marjoram; 0.25 teaspoon caraway; 0.5 pcs bay leaves; 1 pc allspice; rapeseed oil; salt; ground pepper; bread

Step by step process

Preparation

1
Rinse the split peas in cold water, drain, and optionally soak for 30 minutes to shorten the cooking time.
TIP:
Soaking legumes in cold water for 4-12 hours before cooking shortens their cooking time and reduces flatulence by removing unpleasant substances. After soaking, drain the water and cook them in fresh water.
2
Peel and finely chop the onion, peel the carrot and dice it finely, peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
3
Dice the bacon and peel the garlic cloves. leave the cloves whole for seasoning later.

Cooking

4
Heat the bacon in a pot and slowly render it until crispy. if not enough fat is released, add a little canola oil as needed.
5
Add the onion and carrot and sauté over low heat for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
6
Add the rinsed peas, cover with water, add the bay leaf, allspice, and caraway seeds, bring to a boil, and skim off any foam.
TIP:
The foam that forms when cooking legumes and meat contains impurities and proteins that spoil the taste and appearance of the soup. Skim it regularly to keep the soup clear and tastier.
7
Simmer covered over low heat for about 35 minutes, then add the diced potatoes and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the peas and potatoes are tender.
8
Remove the bay leaves and allspice berries. briefly blend part of the soup with an immersion blender or mash to achieve a creamy but not completely smooth texture.
TIP:
Partially blend the soup with an immersion blender or mash it to make it creamy but not completely smooth. This trick softens and moistens the texture of the soup and other thick sauces.
9
Crush the garlic directly into the soup, rub the marjoram between your fingers and stir in. simmer for 2 minutes and finally season the soup with salt and ground black pepper.