Sunchoke and Split Pea Soup

Sunchoke and Split Pea Soup
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Sunchoke and Split Pea Soup a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 956 calories, 59g of protein, and 46g of fat each. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 23 minutes. If you have pancetta, pepper, ham hocks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, saute the pancetta until just starting to brown.
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Remove from the pot, and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the leeks, sunchokes, pasilla pepper, onion and carrots.
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Let cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Make a well in the middle of the veggies, add the olive oil, and cook for 1 minute, then add the ham hocks. Cook the ham hocks, turning every 2 minutes, until all sides are warm and starting to lightly brown.
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Add the chicken stock and the peas. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and remove the ham hocks from the pot to a cutting board.
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Let them cool for a few minutes and with a fork, shred the meat and add to the soup. Stir in the heavy cream and the vinegar. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve with the goat cheese croutons.
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Sprinkle with rendered pancetta and a crack of black pepper and serve.
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Combine all the ingredients, except the panko, in a small bowl.
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Form into a log shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm. While in freezer, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Remove the cheese from the freezer and slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Flatten each slice with your palm or hand, and press into the panko crumbs. Arrange on a silicone baking mat or parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 8 minutes, then turn over and continue to bake for 6 to 8 minutes more. Cool and store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 23 m.
Servings6
Health Score43
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