🥣 Hearty Country-Style Split Pea Soup 🥕

A warm hug in a bowl, perfect for cozy family dinners!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2 carrots
- 1.5 liters of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 leek
- 150 g smoked bacon bits
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 300 g split peas
- 1 onion
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf)
- Salt and pepper to taste

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Thoroughly rinse the split peas under cold water.
2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft.
3. Add the bacon bits and cook until golden brown.
4. Incorporate the sliced carrots and chopped leek, followed by the rinsed split peas.
5. Pour in the broth and add the bouquet garni, then bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender.
7. Remove the bouquet garni, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve piping hot.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Proteins: 16g
- Fats: 5g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
For a richer flavor, consider using homemade broth. A splash of white wine during the sautéing process adds a wonderful depth.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 70 minutes | Serving: 6

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