Split Pea Soup with Crispy Pork
Creamy split pea soup studded with crispy pork and aromatic vegetables, ready in under an hour. A hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes like it simmered all day.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 278
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced pork and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides, 6–8 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer pork to a plate with a slotted spoon. Do not discard the fat.
Step 4
Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in broth and add split peas, bay leaves, and cooked pork.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until peas break down and thicken, 25–30 minutes.
Step 7
Remove bay leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 8
Serve hot in bowls with extra crusty bread on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (8-quart)
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- ladle
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