Pea soup with bacon
4 servings
105 minutes
Pea soup puree with bacon is a hearty, aromatic dish of Polish cuisine that combines the tender creamy texture of peas and potatoes with the rich flavor of smoked bacon. The origins of this soup trace back to traditional peasant recipes where simple, accessible ingredients were transformed into warming and nutritious food. Bacon sautéed with onions and garlic adds a special depth of flavor to the dish, complementing the soft texture of the pea-potato puree. This soup is perfect for cold weather — it warms you up, satisfies you, and provides comfort. Serving it with a crispy strip of bacon and fresh herbs makes it not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing. A wonderful choice for a family dinner or lunch that immerses you in an atmosphere of homey comfort.
1
Rinse the peas and place them in a pot, add a liter of water, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and cook for an hour on low heat with the lid on.
- Split pea mix (yellow and green): 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
After an hour, add diced potatoes to the pot.
- Potato: 3 pieces
3
Finely chop the garlic and onion, place them in a pan, and fry in sunflower oil until golden brown. Cut the bacon into pieces about one and a half to two centimeters wide and add to the pan with the onion and garlic, frying until the desired level of browning.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon
- Bacon: 100 g
4
Check if the potatoes are ready. If so, mash the pea-potato mixture directly in the pot and add bacon with garlic and onion.
- Bacon: 100 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Onion: 1 piece
5
Stir the ready soup well, remove it from the heat, and let it sit covered for a while. When serving, it can be garnished with a strip of fried bacon and herbs.
