Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Minced Onion; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter; 4 slices Bacon; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1 pound Frozen Petite Peas; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; Salt And Pepper; 1/2 cups Buttered Croutons; Creme Fraiche (Or Sour Cream Diluted With Cream)

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Minced Onion
1-1/2 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
4 slices Bacon
2 cups Chicken Broth
1 pound Frozen Petite Peas
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
Salt And Pepper
1/2 cups Buttered Croutons
Creme Fraiche (Or Sour Cream Diluted With Cream)

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan (2 1/2 to 3-quart), melt the butter on medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and discard. Add onions to the same pan and cook until softened, but not browned, a couple minutes.
2

Add the broth to the onions, increase the heat and bring to a boil. Add the frozen peas and salt and pepper to taste. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the peas are just tender. I simmered mine for around 10 minutes.
3

Puree half of soup if you like it a little chunky, or puree in a blender until completely smooth. I made mine a little chunky. Blend in the cream and taste. Add seasonings if needed.
4

Reheat to serve warm, or chill to serve cold. Serve with creme fraiche and croutons. Enjoy!