Sopa de Ervilha

Name: Sopa de Ervilha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cups green split peas, rinsed; 4 oz bacon, chopped; 1 cup calabresa sausage, sliced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 6 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A comforting Brazilian split pea soup simmered with crisp bacon and smoky sausage. It yields a creamy, hearty broth packed with savory flavor.

65 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

BrazilianSoupStovetopHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups green split peas, rinsed
4 oz bacon, chopped
1 cup calabresa sausage, sliced
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz chopped bacon and 1 cup sliced calabresa sausage, cooking for 6 minutes until crispy and the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4

Stir in 2 cups rinsed green split peas, 6 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes until split peas break down into a thick soup.
6

Remove 2 bay leaves before serving hot.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Ervilha?

A comforting Brazilian split pea soup simmered with crisp bacon and smoky sausage. It yields a creamy, hearty broth packed with savory flavor. This reference files it under Brazilian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Sopa de Ervilha reach?

For Sopa de Ervilha, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Sopa de Ervilha?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Sopa de Ervilha uses 4 oz bacon, chopped.

Is Sopa de Ervilha gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Sopa de Ervilha is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage.

How long does Sopa de Ervilha keep?

Refrigerate Sopa de Ervilha for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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