Pea soup puree with bacon and potatoes
Description
Many remember peas from school or kindergarten, and those memories aren't the most pleasant. Don't underestimate this delicious ingredient—you can make a very tasty and simple soup from it. Thanks to its creamy consistency, the other vegetables are not visible, and you only experience a soft, creamy flavor with a hint of smokiness from the bacon. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the bacon into cubes of 2-2.5 cm.
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Step 2
2. Peel and chop the onion, finely chop the garlic.
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Step 3
3. Place the bacon in a pot and cook over medium heat until it turns brown and crispy. Set aside a quarter of the fried bacon.
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Step 4
4. Add onion and garlic to the remaining bacon in the pot, cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Step 5
5. Add dried peas to the saucepan.
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Step 6
6. Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf and ground pepper to taste.
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Step 7
7. Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes of 2-2.5 cm.
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Step 8
8. When the soup heats up, add the potatoes, increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 45 minutes.
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Step 9
9. After 45 minutes, check the soup: the peas should be soft. Remove the soup from heat and take out the bay leaf. Let it cool slightly, then blend everything in a blender either all at once or in batches. Pour the pureed soup back into the pot, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 10
10. Divide the dish onto plates, add the fried bacon, and serve.