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Polish Pea Soup

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A comforting and hearty Polish dish made with split peas, smoky bacon, and a variety of vegetables, perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Split peas Make sure to soak the split peas before cooking.
  • 0.5 lbs Smoked bacon Can be substituted with smoked sausage or omitted for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 large Carrots (peeled)
  • 1 piece Parsley root (peeled)
  • 1 piece Celery root (peeled)
  • 1 small Leek
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped) Optional for additional depth of flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Oil For sautéing onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1-2 tbsp Dried marjoram Adjust according to taste.
  • 5 Allspice berries
  • 5 Black peppercorns
  • 1 lbs Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour Optional, can use gluten-free flour if needed.
  • Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the split peas, cover them with cold water, and let them soak for 1 hour. Drain.
  2. Cook the split peas in fresh water until soft, about 45-60 minutes. Add a teaspoon of salt towards the end of cooking.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, combine 2 liters of water, smoked bacon, carrots, parsley root, celery, leek, bay leaves, allspice berries, and black peppercorns. Cook for about 30 minutes until the bacon is tender.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes until almost tender. Remove the vegetables and bacon from the pot.
  3. Blend the cooked peas until smooth, reserving some whole peas if desired. Add the blended peas to the soup.
  4. Slice the cooked bacon and return it to the soup.
  5. (Optional): In a pan, sauté the onion in oil until golden. Add the flour, cook for a minute, then stir in a few tablespoons of the broth. Add this mixture to the soup.
  6. Add the minced garlic, dried marjoram, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra brightness, consider adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.
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