ITALIAN PEA POTTAGE

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Provided by Francine Segan

Categories     Soup/Stew     Duck     Onion     Bacon     Pea     Fall     Parsley     Simmer

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slices thick-cut smoked bacon
1 large red onion, diced
1 quart stock
1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon crushed aniseed
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup shredded smoked duck breast

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, cut into small pieces, and set aside. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the stock, peas, bacon pieces, and 2 cups of water, and simmer for 1 hour, skimming away any impurities that rise to the top. Add the pepper, salt, and aniseed and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and duck, and serve immediately.
  • Original recipe from The Accomplisht Cook, 1660:
  • Boil green pease with some strong broth, and interlarded bacon cut into slices; the pease being boiled, put to them some chopped parsley, pepper, anniseed, and strain some of the pease to thicken the broth; give it a walm [warm it] and serve it on sippets, with boiled chickens, pigeons, kids, or lambs-heads, mutton, duck, mallard, or any poultry. Sometimes for variety you may thicken the broth with eggs.

Alisia Hayes
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This is a delicious and healthy soup. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


MudasirRaza Mughal
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This soup is so comforting and satisfying. I love the addition of Parmesan cheese.


Ifeanyi Worlu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a very budget-friendly recipe.


swoober_tech
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The soup is incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The peas are perfectly cooked, and the broth is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


Jonathan Rhodes
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This pea pottage is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of spring. The peas are fresh and sweet, and the soup is light and refreshing. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


Sulaimon Omolabake
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This soup is so comforting and satisfying. The peas are perfectly tender, and the broth is flavorful and rich. I especially love the addition of Parmesan cheese, which adds a touch of cheesy goodness. I will definitely be making this soup again and a


Legend Gh
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I love the simplicity of this Italian pea pottage. It's a great way to use up leftover peas, and it's also a very budget-friendly recipe. The soup is light and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Zeeshan Dalywala
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! I served it as a starter, and my guests raved about its light and refreshing flavor. The vibrant green color of the peas added a pop of color to the table. I will definitely be making this again for future gath


SB VLOGERS
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this Italian pea pottage was to make. I had limited experience in the kitchen, but I was able to follow the recipe without any difficulty. The soup turned out delicious, and my family loved it. I will definitely


Hando Guy123
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This Italian pea pottage was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors of the peas, carrots, and celery blended perfectly, creating a harmonious and comforting soup. The addition of Parmesan cheese added a touch of umami that elevated the dish to