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Speck and split pea soup
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
180 minutes
Total Time:
190 minutes
Slow Cooker Speck and Split Pea Soup recipe with versatile cooking options.
Ingredients:
  • 36.40 gm olive oil
  • 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
  • 3 sticks celery, thinly sliced
  • 650g piece smoked speck (see note)
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1020.00 gm chicken style liquid stock
  • 250.00 ml dried yellow split peas
  • 62.50 ml thyme leaves
  • crusty bread rolls, to serve
Instructions:
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, sauté onion and celery in oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Trim off the speck rind and chop the speck into 2cm pieces, adding them to the vegetables. Mix in tomatoes, stock, peas, and 2 tablespoons of thyme in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 3 1/2 hours until peas are extremely tender.
  • Season the dish with a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper. Serve in bowls, garnish with the remaining thyme, and enjoy with crusty bread rolls.