The recipe for the split pea soup basically was the same recipe that I usually make but the few changes made quite a difference.
Using dry sherry to deglaze the veggies really made a difference. I use sherry in so many recipes that now I'm rather surprised I never tried it in pea soup before. Guess that's why C@H chefs make the big bucks.
Instead of the bacon and ham, I added a smoked turkey neck because I was more interested in the smoked flavor than the meat.
The addition of the frozen peas is excellent and the dollop of sour cream/lemon zest/mint just brightened up the taste even more.
I give this soup a solid 9. Mr HB gave it a 6 but that's because he's gotten really tough at rating...roflmao. If I ever get an 8 or 9 from him again, I'll know it's one of the best dinners he's ever had in his life.
This is the Split Pea Soup recipe that I will use until the next super star comes along, probably in Splendid Soups II.
Using dry sherry to deglaze the veggies really made a difference. I use sherry in so many recipes that now I'm rather surprised I never tried it in pea soup before. Guess that's why C@H chefs make the big bucks.
Instead of the bacon and ham, I added a smoked turkey neck because I was more interested in the smoked flavor than the meat.
The addition of the frozen peas is excellent and the dollop of sour cream/lemon zest/mint just brightened up the taste even more.
I give this soup a solid 9. Mr HB gave it a 6 but that's because he's gotten really tough at rating...roflmao. If I ever get an 8 or 9 from him again, I'll know it's one of the best dinners he's ever had in his life.
This is the Split Pea Soup recipe that I will use until the next super star comes along, probably in Splendid Soups II.
Jan
Please spay and neuter your pets.
Please spay and neuter your pets.