SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH BACON AND CRISPY WHITE CHEDDAR GRILLED CHEESE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the soup: If you have not yet, soak your split peas in water for 2 hours or overnight. This will improve the cook time of your soup. If the peas are not soaked, you will just need to cook them longer, about 30 to 40 extra minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy and brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and rest it on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings from the pot.
- Place the pot back over medium heat and add the onions, garlic and marjoram leaves. Cook until they turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the split peas, stock and milk and simmer until the peas start to fall apart, about 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, transfer half of the peas and cooking liquid to a blender with half of the spinach. Puree until smooth, adding more liquid if needed to thin out the soup. Repeat this step for the remaining half of the peas and cooking liquid.
- Combine all of the soup together and season with salt and lemon juice. Serve garnished with the bacon bits, sour cream and some fresh marjoram.
- Make the grilled cheese: Using the flat side of a knife or the back of a spoon or fork, crush the cloves of garlic and place into a small microwave-safe bowl. Add the butter and microwave on high for about 30 seconds or until the butter is boiling hot and fully melted.
- Brush the garlic butter over the back of the top and bottom pieces of bread for each sandwich. Flip the bread over and spread mayonnaise on each side and place 2 pieces of sharp white cheddar cheese in the middle of half of the pieces of bread.
- In a saute pan or skillet over medium heat, toast the sandwich butter side down until an even brown color is achieved, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip the sandwich and repeat on the other side.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, cut in half and serve hot with soup.
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Shuvo Nath
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy and the soup was so flavorful.
Chimi Rinzin Wanglee
[email protected]This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Edward Baajo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the bacon and cheese croutons were the perfect addition.
Festus Udoka
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it tasted great. I especially liked the crispy cheese croutons.
Sweet Tigers
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the bacon.
Rajahassan Rajajoni
[email protected]This soup was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll add more water next time.
Vuyo Dyo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese croutons were the perfect addition.
Abir Jisan Entertainment
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the crispy cheese croutons were the perfect touch.
BORUTO GAMER
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy and the soup was so flavorful.
Adam Moss
[email protected]This soup was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Ivy Wanjiru
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the bacon and cheese croutons were the perfect addition.
Oluebube Eze
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it tasted great. I especially liked the crispy cheese croutons.
kuldip shah
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the smoky flavor from the bacon.
Qayoom Laghari
[email protected]This soup was a little too thick for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll add more water next time.
Kate Kendy
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the bacon and cheese croutons at first, but they really made the soup. They added a nice smoky flavor and the cheese was gooey and melted.
T1Originalmaniac Stephens
[email protected]This soup was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I loved the crispy cheese croutons.
RK Shamim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and cheese croutons added a nice crunch.
mboya roy
[email protected]This split pea soup was a hit with my family! The bacon and crispy white cheddar grilled cheese croutons were the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this again.