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

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.

Questions

How long does Sopa de Ervilha keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Sopa de Ervilha?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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