I found this delicious pea soup recipe online it was submitted by Sherry Smith , lets hope she doesn't mind me sharing it on the blog . :::))
serves 12
INGREDIENTS
- 225 g sliced bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 455 g dried green split peas
- 1890 ml water
- 426 g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 270 g diced fully cooked ham
- 10 g salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 g pepper
- 235 ml heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add onion and celery to drippings. Saute until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the peas, water, potatoes, ham, salt, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are very tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.
- Cool slightly. Process in small batches in a blender until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with reserved bacon.
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