Everybody has a favorite split pea soup recipe. Some
folks like it a bit more complicated than just
plain green soup and here's a few ideas that might take it to the ' next
level' for you!If you
survey Pea Soup recipes you will find certain
commonalities, the first of which is the addition
of some sort of pork product. Secondly, outside of the
standard salt and pepper, many recipes add
something akin to a curry flavor ( turmeric, for
example, is one of the dominant ingredients and flavors
in most curries). Next comes some of the more creative
additions, a potato, changes in the type of
split pea ( there are a few different kinds and colors), onions, celery,
parsley and such.
Here's my basic recipe:
1 lb. split peas
8 cups of chicken or vegetable stock ( 4 cans... be
prepared to add
an additional can if the cooking reduces the soup too far)
2 cups -- 5 chef's Marinara
1 very large pealed and diced potato
1/2 pound cooked and diced bacon
(additional spices to your choice)
Place in a crock pot and cook on
high over night for a noon time meal |
