PEA SOUP WITH PANCETTA AND CROUTONS
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories soups and stews, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread the pancetta over the base of a medium soup pan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, rendering the fat, until browned on the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but a thin coating of fat. Return to medium heat, and add the garlic and leek. Cook until soft on the edges. Add the peas, broth and 2 cups of water. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until the peas are just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the chives and tarragon. Let steep for 5 minutes. Ladle the soup in small batches into a blender and purée until smooth (because it is hot, turn the blender on low and hold the lid on tight). Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a little lemon juice to sharpen the flavor. Meanwhile, break the bread into small croutons and toss in a bowl with olive oil, just to coat. Ladle soup into bowls and top each bowl with a little pancetta and a few croutons.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Tayyab mehmood Tayyab mehmood
tayyabm@yahoo.comI'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free bread to make the croutons. The soup was still delicious!
Jurnee Carter
jurnee.c87@hotmail.comThis soup was a great way to use up leftover ham. I added some diced ham to the soup, and it was delicious.
jeweliette coyle
j@hotmail.comI made this soup in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy, and the soup was delicious.
Zac Garbos
zg@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less pancetta next time.
William Robertson
robertson-william49@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too thick. I had to add some extra water to thin it out.
Tunisha Ballah
ballah81@aol.comThis soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Reggie Myers
myers_reggie@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and croutons added a nice touch.
Charles Shillington
charles.s21@hotmail.comThis pea soup was delicious! The pancetta gave it a nice smoky flavor, and the croutons were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Ras Strika Music
m-r2@gmail.comI made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I highly recommend this recipe.
Jihad Hosen
jihad.h@hotmail.comThis soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen peas, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Sophy Mmako
mmako.s@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out great. It was creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and croutons added a nice crunch.
Nek bencho teri maa ki a an
b_nek@gmail.comThis pea soup was a hit with my family! The pancetta added a delicious smoky flavor, and the croutons were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.