Classic Irish Pea and Bacon Soup

How to Make Classic Irish Pea and Bacon Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or frozen peas
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion finely and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

4. 4

   While the onion is cooking, chop the bacon into small pieces.

5. 5

   Add the chopped bacon to the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy.

6. 6

   Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Add the peas to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, until heated through.

8. 8

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.

9. 9

   Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.

10. 10

    Season with black pepper and salt to taste, then heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.