Erin Klein
@crunchyerink
Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly
This comforting split pea soup is enriched with savory pork belly, making it a perfect dish for chilly days. The combination of split peas, aromatic herbs, and the richness of pork belly creates a deliciously hearty meal that warms the soul.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:11
- Views:9
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time2 min.
- Total time17 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1, chopped
- 1/4 pound, diced
- 4 cups, or more if needed
- 1 cup, or more if needed
- 1/2 cup
- 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hearty Split Pea Soup with Pork Belly.
Step 1
Start by heating a large pot over medium heat and add in your chopped onion and diced pork belly.
Step 2
As you cook, stir occasionally, watching for the onion to turn translucent and the pork to develop a lovely golden-brown color—this should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Once you reach that perfect point, pour in the water, vegetable broth, and a splash of white wine for added depth.
Step 4
Next, stir in the split peas along with ground thyme, celery seed, and bay leaves.
Step 5
Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to your liking, then bring everything to a gentle boil.
Step 6
When the mixture starts bubbling, lower the heat to let it simmer.
Step 7
Cover the pot and let it work its magic for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to help the flavors blend beautifully.
Step 8
The aroma will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist! Just before serving, remember to fish out those bay leaves—they’ve done their job, and now it’s time for the soup to shine.
Step 9
Enjoy your hearty creation!.