The easiest pea soup ever. I used pancetta instead of a ham hock or bone… or even ham. I got the pre-cubed pancetta in a package and it came out great. Make your life as easy as possible people.
INGREDIENTS
-olive oil
-2 onions diced
-3 carrots diced
-3 celery stalks diced
-cumin
-salt and pepper
-3 cloves of garlic minced
-2 containers of pancetta
-2 bay leaves
-1 lb slip peas (2 heaping cups)
-8-10 cups of liquid (use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water)
-parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
-Heat oil in a large pot, when heated add the onions, carrots, celery, and cumin. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes (when vegetables are soft)
-Rinse peas
-Add garlic and pancetta. Cook for a few minutes. Add the bay leaves, peas, and 8 cups of liquid. Add salt and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes then stir and add more liquid. Cook for another 30 minutes, stirring and adding more liquid as needed.
-Taste and season. Serve and top with parmesan cheese.
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