Split Pea Soup 1


Course : Soups
Serves: 7
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Ingredients:


1/3 Pound Bacon -- Cut Into1 inch Pieces

1 Pound Potatoes -- Peeled And Quartered

2 Stalks Celery -- Cut Into 1-Inch

1 medium Onion -- Cut Into Sixths

1 medium Leek -- Trimmed And Cut Into 1-Inch Pieces

3/4 Pound Dried Split Peas

3 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth

3 Cups Water

1 piece Beef Bouillon Cube

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Thyme

1/8 Teaspoon Pepper

1 Tablespoon Horseradish -- Optional
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cook bacon in 5-quart pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside; drain half of bacon fat. In remaining fat, saute potatoes, celery, onion, and leek 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is transparent. Add peas, chicken broth, water, beef bouillon cube, salt, thyme, and pepper. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 hours. Drain vegetables, reserving cooking liquid. Assemble and attach fruit/vegetable strainer. Turn to speed 4 and strain vegetables. Combine strained mixture with reserved liquid and return to pot. Stir in horseradish and heat through. Serve hot with reserved bacon.

 

Nutritional Information:

213 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 18mg Cholesterol; 1141mg Sodium


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