British Bacon And Mint Split Peas Soup
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Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
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- Garnish
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (386 g)
- Calories 210.2
- Total Fat - 4.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.3 g
- Cholesterol - 9.8 mg
- Sodium - 510.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 30.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.3 g
- Sugars - 6.3 g
- Protein - 11.6 g
- Calcium - 43.4 mg
- Iron - 2.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Fry the bacon in a saucepan.
Step 2
Remove bacon and save for topping.
Step 3
When the fat has rendered slightly, tip in the onions and season lightly, stirring until the onions are translucent.
Step 4
Then add the potato, peas and chicken stock and bring to the boil.
Step 5
Let the soup simmer until the potatoes are soft, then add the mint.
Step 6
Purée the soup with a stick blender until smooth.
Step 7
Season with salt and pepper and garnish with croutons, crusty bread or fried bacon bits.
Tips
No special items needed.