Description
Green Pea Soup With Candied Bacon is a comforting and vibrant dish that perfectly balances creamy green peas and the sweet crunch of candied bacon. This delightful soup is not only a feast for the eyes but also an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing. Ideal for chilly evenings or as an impressive appetizer at dinner parties, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing fresh peas and chopping onions and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add peas and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until peas are tender.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper; let simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place bacon on parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with brown sugar, and bake until crispy (15-20 minutes).
- Serve the soup topped with candied bacon pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg