Bacon & Pea Soup
2014-11-25- Cuisine: Quick & Easy, Winter Ideas
- Course: Starter
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 15m
Ingredients
- 4 bacon slices
- 50g butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 2 litres chicken stock
- 150g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Method
Step 1
Trim the rind and excess fat from the bacon and chop into small pieces
Step 2
Melt the butter in a large heavy-based saucepan and cook the bacon, onion and celery over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add the stock and peas and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped parsley and season to taste, just before serving. Serve with crunchy croutons.