Pea soup with croutons
Description
Perfect for lunch. This homemade pea soup with croutons is simple to prepare, but not particularly fast. Therefore, I recommend soaking even split peas in water before cooking. Alternatively, you can boil them separately, drain the water after the first boil, and then cover again with fresh cold water. Serve with herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. If you have whole peas, soak them overnight. If they're split peas, you're in luck—they cook faster. Place the peas and ribs in a pot, cover with water, and cook until tender. Remove the meat, blend the remaining mixture, return the meat to the pot, and continue cooking.
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Step 2
2. Fry the bacon in a pan. Once the fat has rendered, add the chopped onion and carrots. Sauté, then add to the soup and bring the soup to a boil again. Add spices and turn off the heat. Let it steep, covered.
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Step 3
3. Cut the loaf or baguette into cubes, sprinkle with spices if desired. Dry in the oven to make croutons.
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Step 4
4. Sprinkle with croutons. Done!