Green pea soup with crispy bacon

Last week I was at the seaside taking walks on the beach and enjoying every ray of sunshine, but returning to Zagreb it took me a few days to adapt to the low temperatures that welcomed me back. It’s even hard to believe that a day ago it was snowing near Zagreb and this part of year everybody should be barbecuing outside. We are also planning a family barbecue next weekend so hope the sun will finally bring up the mid-April-winter temperatures.

Until then we are left with hearty soups and stews to keep us warm. One of the tastiest soups in my cookbook is Green pea soup with crispy bacon. I know what you’re going to say, there isn’t a thing that couldn’t be delicious with a touch of bacon. But this soup is for some even better without bacon, I just love the crispy bacon on top. It consist of a delicious group of vegetables that everyone loves and it’s great on a cold day. If you lack ideas for a tasty lunch, try this one out and tell me how it turns out!

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Preparation: 25 min

Cook time: 25 min

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• 300 g green peas
• 100 g potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 parsley root, chopped
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 100 ml cooking cream
• 60 g bacon, chopped
• salt & pepper to season

How to

1. In a large pot heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped onion and let it simmer for a few minutes before adding green peas, chopped potato, carrot, parsley root and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper and let it simmer.
2. Pour water in the pot so it covers the chopped vegetables and let it cook for 15 – 20 min until the vegetables are all soft, especially green peas. Drain water from vegetables and using the food processor, process the vegetables. Put them back in the pot, add nutmeg and cooking cream and heat to a boil.
3. In a small pan grill chopped bacon until crispy. Place it over the soup and enjoy!