Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup is a true classic, serving as a nourishing and filling meal for cold days. Smoked paprika and bay leaf add a special depth to its flavor, while cream makes its texture silky. Imagine the aroma of freshly cooked, silky soup filling the kitchen, while the toasted bread cubes add a crispy texture to the serving. One of the secrets of preparation is to properly pre-soak the split peas so that they soften faster and are easily puréed. With this recipe, you are guaranteed to make perfect split pea soup at home!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
300
g
Split Peas
1
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
30
g
Butter
800
ml
Vegetable Broth
150
ml
Heavy Cream
5
g
Salt
2
g
Black Pepper
2
g
Smoked Paprika
2
Bay Leaves
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Preparation Steps
1
Thoroughly rinse the split peas and soak them for at least 1 hour to ensure they cook easily.
2
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
3
In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
4
Add the rinsed split peas, bay leaves, and smoked paprika. Stir for a few minutes to combine.
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the peas are completely tender.
6
Remove the bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth.
7
Stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper. Mix well and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
8
Before serving, let it cool slightly. Garnish with toasted bread cubes or fresh parsley.
