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Smoky Split Pea Soup

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Smoky Split Pea Soup

Active Time: 20 minutes   |   Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes   |   Serves 6  |  Gluten Free

Ingredients
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into small pieces
  • 2 ribs celery, cut into small pieces
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cups split peas
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, plus more for serving
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for serving
Instructions

​Chop the onion. Cut the carrots and celery into small pieces. Finely chop the garlic.

Slice the bacon crosswise into ½-inch wide pieces.

In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Use tongs to lift the bacon onto a paper towel lined plate. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and cook, stirring, often, until tender and beginning to caramelize, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.

Add the split peas and 8 cups of water. Stir in the thyme and bay leaf. Let come to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover with a lid, and simmer until the split peas are tender and falling apart, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Using a handheld blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add more water if it’s too thick. Serve topped with the bacon, thyme, and paprika.

This recipe was printed from:
https://jessicaseinfeld.com//recipes/smoky-split-pea-soup

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