German-style pea soup
Description
A hearty first course. This tasty, filling, and aromatic soup is a wonderful addition to your everyday menu. The special feature of preparing this soup is that it is made exclusively with bacon. Traditionally, the dish should turn out fairly thick and is best served with fried croutons. I recommend adjusting the amount of liquid to your taste. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
You don't have to soak the peas, but if you're unsure about their quality, it's better to soak them for several hours and then rinse them thoroughly.
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Step 3
Transfer the peas to a saucepan and cover with water. Cook to the desired degree of doneness.
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Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and carrot.
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Step 5
Sauté the vegetables until soft, then add the chopped bacon.
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Step 6
Sauté everything together for 5-7 minutes.
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Step 7
Add salt to the prepared peas to taste.
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Step 8
Add the contents of the frying pan to the saucepan.
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Step 9
Add the required amount of water (depending on the desired soup thickness). Add bay leaf, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. German-style pea soup is ready.
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Step 10
The soup is ready. Serve hot.