Spring Pea Soup Crispy Bacon (Print Version)
Velvety spring pea creation with crispy turkey bacon for a light and flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 cups fresh or frozen shelled peas
05 - 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
06 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
09 - 4 slices turkey bacon
10 - 1/4 cup crème fraîche or Greek yogurt (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
02 - Add peas and diced potato, stirring to combine. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potato is tender.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in mint leaves.
04 - Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a countertop blender), puree the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, thin with extra broth for a lighter consistency.
05 - Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and break into bite-sized pieces.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with crispy turkey bacon, a dollop of crème fraîche or Greek yogurt, and chopped chives.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy bistro
- The combination of sweet peas and fresh mint is unexpectedly magical
- That crispy turkey bacon on top takes it from simple soup to something special
02 -
- Adding the potato instead of heavy cream gives you that luxurious texture without making it too rich
- Blend hot soups carefully and never fill a blender more than halfway to avoid kitchen disasters
03 -
- Taste your peas before cooking, and if they seem starchy rather than sweet, add a pinch of sugar to balance
- Reserve a handful of whole peas before blending to add texture as a garnish