Cream pea soup
4 servings
60 minutes
Pea cream soup is a delicate and hearty dish of Italian cuisine, known for its velvety taste and light smoky note from the smoked ingredients. Its roots trace back to peasant cooking traditions where peas were an accessible and nutritious ingredient. The soup has a mild sweet flavor that harmonizes with salty crispy bacon and aromatic olive oil. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners, warming with its rich taste. Its ease of preparation makes it an excellent choice for both everyday menus and festive gatherings, adding a touch of Italian charm to daily meals.
1
Boil broth from smoked meats, strain it, and pour it into a saucepan. Add thawed green peas at room temperature and cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat from the moment it boils.
- Meat broth: 0.8 l
- Frozen green peas: 500 g
2
Add salt to taste. Blend the finished soup until smooth. Before serving, drizzle the soup with olive oil and garnish with bacon fried until crispy.
- Bacon: 8 pieces
