Quick Split Pea Soup Without Soaking the Peas
Michał GotujeA thick, hearty split pea soup made without pre-soaking the peas, perfect for a filling meal.
Ingredients
Soup
- bacon200 g
- sausage2½ laski
- onions2 szt.
- garlic (2-3 cloves)3 ząbki
- water2000 ml
- carrots2 szt.
- parsley root2 szt.
- celeriac (about a piece)100 g
- split yellow peas400 g
- salt2 czubate łyżeczki
- pepper1 łyżeczka
- bay leaves4 szt.
- allspice6 kulek
- potatoes3 szt.
- marjoram (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Starting with a cold pot, render the bacon.
- 2
Add the sausage and fry briefly.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic.
- 4
Pour in the water and add the vegetables and the peas without soaking them.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and allspice.
- 6
Cook for 30 minutes.
- 7
Add the potatoes, and only now the marjoram.
- 8
Cook for another 30 minutes.
- 9
If you want a thicker soup, take out some of the potatoes with peas, mash them and stir them back in.
Tip
Add the marjoram only when you add the potatoes, so its aroma comes through more clearly.
Common mistake
Adding the marjoram too early will flatten its flavor during the long cooking time.
Serving suggestion
Best served hot, with bread, or on its own as a filling meal.
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