Sicilian Split Pea Soup with Pancetta
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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pancetta, cut into 1" cubes
  • 11.2 ounce Peroni Beer (one can)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 package Alessi Sicilian Split Pea SoupAdd Alessi Sicilian Split Pea Soup to cart
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • Alessi Black Pepper, to taste
  • fresh basil leaves, torn for garnish
  • Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a medium pot over high heat, cook pancetta until fat is rendered, about 6-8 minutes.

  2. Add beer and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Stir in soup packet and boil for one minute. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 9 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  4. Ladle soup into your favorite serving bowls. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, torn basil leaves and olive oil.