YELLOW PEA AND BACON SOUP

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This is a savory, fast and easy soup. Sometimes simplicity is perfection. It's from Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author. Cook time includes overnight soaking of dried peas.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Pork

Time 9h5m

Yield 4 1/2 cups soup

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces dried yellow split peas
2 ounces medium-size onions, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
garnish of finely snipped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Soak the peas overnight in water to cover by 2".
  • Next day fry bacon in a soup pot until fat begins to melt, 1-2 minutes; add the onions and saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained peas and water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 45 minutes.
  • In a blender, puree 1 cup of the soup and add it back to the soup pot with the salt; simmer another 5 minutes; add more water if soup is too thick; serve with a garnish of finely snipped sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 437.3, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 13, Sugar 4.6, Protein 14.8

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