SOUR CREAM, BACON, AND SPLIT PEA SOUP
Make and share this Sour Cream, Bacon, and Split Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Stove Top
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over med-high heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble it up.
- Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot.
- Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste until blended inches.
- Stir in the split peas, 8 cups water, the salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the peas have completely fallen apart and the soup thickens, 1 1/2-2 hours.
- Keep an eye on the soup and add more water if the soup thickens too much while cooking.
- Discard the bay leaf and season the soup with black pepper.
- Serve the soup topped with the crumbled bacon, a hearty dollop of sour cream, and a pretty sprinkling of parsley.
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Kali Porter
kp@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this soup was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
masibonisane primary school
m_s20@gmail.comThe soup was good, but it wasn't as creamy as I expected.
Itz prince Faruk
p-itz82@yahoo.comThis soup is way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to tone it down.
Adetona Idris
iadetona99@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water.
Xxxx Yyyy
yyyy_xxxx@gmail.comThis soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.
Laura Turnbull
t64@hotmail.co.ukI added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor. It was a great addition.
Shabir Stanikzai
s.stanikzai@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.
Aniya Pete
aniya.p@aol.comI'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Olamilekan Segun
o_segun4@aol.comThis is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Urmi Sheikh
usheikh@hotmail.comI love that this soup is made with split peas. They add a nice protein boost and make the soup extra hearty.
Maricela Chimal
c87@aol.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Ruben Santos
sruben79@hotmail.comI wasn't sure how I would feel about sour cream in soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It really adds a nice richness and tanginess.
Zenande Isaac
isaac.z9@aol.comThis soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the bacon. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Md Iliyas Miya
m_m47@hotmail.comI've made this soup a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
pulane mosala
mpulane7@gmail.comThis soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sour cream, bacon, and split peas came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.