Smoky Split Pea Soup

Name: Smoky Split Pea Soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); Kosher salt and pepper; 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces); 1 medium parsnip (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces); 1 lb. green split peas; 8 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; Sliced scallions, for serving; Croutons, for serving

Thick-cut bacon is this soup's best friend.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Dec 14, 2022

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Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

682

Infused with smoky bacon flavor and fresh thyme, this earthy pea soup is a foolproof way to cure the impending winter blues. Plus, it can easily be made ahead—score!

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Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
Kosher salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
1 medium parsnip (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
1 lb. green split peas
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Sliced scallions, for serving
Croutons, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In large Dutch oven on medium, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate.
2. Step 2Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings; add olive oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Step 3Stir in carrots, parsnip, and split peas. Add chicken broth and thyme and simmer until split peas are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Step 4Discard thyme and, if desired, use immersion blender to puree some of soup. Transfer soup to bowls and serve topped with bacon, sliced scallions, and croutons if desired.

Make It Ahead: Make the soup without the toppings, then refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to two months. Reheat, adding additional broth or water to adjust consistency. Top as desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 682 cal, 19.5 g fat (5 g sat), 42 g pro, 662 mg sodium, 92 g carb, 32 g fiber

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