Pea Soup with Bacon
Indulge in the comforting, savory flavors of this Pea Soup with Bacon, a hearty classic that combines simplicity with gourmet appeal. This quick and easy recipe features tender peas simmered in a flavorful chicken broth, enhanced by the smoky richness of crispy bacon and the creaminess of heavy cream. With aromatic notes from sautéed onions and garlic, this velvety soup is perfectly seasoned and topped with crunchy bacon bits and fresh parsley for a mouthwatering finish. Ready in just 35 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients, this soup is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or as an elegant appetizer. Perfect for pea soup lovers, it’s a must-try dish that balances rich, savory, and fresh flavors in every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 4 cups frozen peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Cook the bacon slices in the pot until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the bacon fat in the pot.
Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot with the bacon fat and sauté over medium heat until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the frozen peas and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring the mixture to a countertop blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
Chop the crispy bacon into small pieces and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped bacon and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 4289 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.1 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2979 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
