Parisian Split Pea Soup With Bacon and Croutons
Estimated Nutritional Profile
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Protein (g) | 125.5949 |
| Energy (kCal) | 1602.7625 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 76.1367 |
| Total fats (g) | 88.7308 |
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Cuisine
European >> French >> French
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Dietary Style
- Source
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
Early Stage
Middle Stage Processes
Late Stage
Utensils Used
| 1. Croutons-can be made up to 2 days ahead; preheat oven to 350°; spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet; drizzle with the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. | 2. Bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. | 3. Remove and let cool completely; use immediately or store in plastic bag at room temperature. | 4. Soup-rinse the split peas and drain them in a colander. | 5. Discard any shriveled peas. | 6. In a large skillet, cook the bacon, turning, until crisp on both sides. | 7. Remove the bacon, but leave the fat in the pan. | 8. Drain the bacon on paper towels; crumble the bacon and set it aside to garnish the soup. | 9. Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. | 10. Scrape the vegetables into a large slow cooker. | 11. Add in the split peas, herbs, broth, and salt and pepper to taste. | 12. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the peas are tender. | 13. Cool slightly. | 14. Discard the bay leaf. | 15. Transfer to a blender, puree until smooth, and reheat if necessary. | 16. Taste for seasoning and adjust. | 17. Serve hot, sprinkled with the bacon and croutons. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit | State | Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrates | Protein (g) | Total Lipid (Fat) (g) |
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| white bread | 4 | slices | cut | - | - | - | - |
| butter | 3 | tablespoons | unsalted melted | 256.5 | 11.7855 | 8.0145 | 21.6 |
| salt | - | - | - | - | |||
| pepper | ground | - | - | - | - | ||
| pea | 1 | lb | 190.50900000000001 | 34.2463 | 12.7006 | 0.9072 | |
| bacon | 4 | ounces | 472.8695 | 1.4515 | 14.3108 | 45.0077 | |
| onion | 1 | chopped | 28.0 | 6.537999999999999 | 0.77 | 0.07 | |
| carrot | 1 | peeled chopped | 29.52 | 6.8976 | 0.6696 | 0.1728 | |
| celery rib | 1 | chopped | - | - | - | - | |
| flat leaf parsley | 2 | tablespoons | chopped | - | - | - | - |
| thyme | 1/2 | teaspoon | chopped | 0.40399999999999997 | 0.0978 | 0.0222 | 0.0067 |
| bay leaf | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| chicken broth | 8 | cups | 624.96 | 15.12 | 89.1072 | 20.9664 | |
| salt | - | - | - | - | |||
| pepper | ground | - | - | - | - |
- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.