PEASE PORRIDGE

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound whole dried peas (split dried green peas may be substituted)
1/3 pound slab bacon, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium-size carrots, scraped and diced
2 medium-size onions, peeled and chopped
2 small white turnips, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, mint or summer savory, or 1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon butter or oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half, optional
Minced fresh mint or savory for garnish

Steps:

Place peas in a bowl and cover with water to a depth of 2 inches above the peas. Set aside to steep six hours or overnight. Drain peas and place in a soup kettle.
Add bacon, carrots, onions and turnips and stir to mix well. Cover with water to a depth of 1 inch above the mixture. Add sage.
Place over medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat until soup is barely simmering, cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours or until peas lose their shape and start to become creamy. Add a little boiling water from time to time if necessary. You should have a thick soup, but not what we think of today as porridge.
When soup is done, remove bacon chunks. Saute bacon in butter until brown on all sides.
Add salt and pepper. Soup may be put through a sieve and cream may be added if desired to make it a bit richer.
Serve garnished with the fried bacon chunks, sippets (triangles of thin crustless bread lightly fried in butter or bacon fat) and a little minced mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 254 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Simply Makala

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I'm a big fan of pease porridge and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the addition of the leeks and carrots, which give it a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!

Ryan Ewing

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This pease porridge was a great way to use up some leftover split peas. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I served it with some roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.

Dominique Gunn

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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pease porridge. I'm not usually a fan of porridge, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the bacon and cheese. I will definitely be making this again

Lynn Wandia

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This pease porridge was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the texture was nice and creamy. I would probably try this recipe again with some additional herbs and spices.

Onyango Francis

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I've made this pease porridge recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so simple to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the herbs and spices, which give it a really nice flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!

Umer Rajpoot

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This was my first time making pease porridge and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the porridge came out perfectly. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.

JaceTheJouster

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This pease porridge was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the peas. I also appreciated the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.

Doris Daudu

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I'm not a huge fan of pease porridge, but I have to say, this recipe was pretty good. The peas were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a hearty and filling meal.

Tarryn Jooste

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This pease porridge was a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg. I will definitely be making this again!

NWOKOLO CHRISTIAN

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This pease porridge was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been a bit thinner. However, the flavor was good and it was a hearty and filling meal.

Babar Galoch

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Akhtar Nawaz

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This pease porridge was a great way to use up some leftover split peas. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I served it with some roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.

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Robert Davis

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This pease porridge was amazing! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the peas. I also appreciated the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.

Vicky King

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Lwazi Thandekile

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This pease porridge was a delight! The combination of split peas, leeks, and herbs created a hearty and flavorful dish that was perfect for a cold winter day. I особенно appreciated the addition of the carrots and celery, which added a bit of sweetne

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