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British Bacon And Mint Split Peas Soup

Here's how you make British Bacon And Mint Split Peas Soup
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 ounces bacon (2 strips )
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 pound potato, peeled, chopped
  • 16 ounces peas, frozen
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon mint , fresh, minced
  • Garnish
  • 1/2 cup croutons
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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