Italian Pea Pottage

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Italian Pea Pottage
45 min.
8
284kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Italian Pea Pottage, a dish that beautifully marries tradition and flavor. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for those seeking a hearty yet healthy meal that can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner. With its rich history, this pottage is not just a meal; it's a comforting embrace on a chilly day.

Imagine the aroma of crispy smoked bacon mingling with the sweetness of sautéed red onions, creating a base that is both savory and satisfying. The star of the dish, dried green split peas, transforms into a creamy, luscious texture as they simmer in a flavorful stock, making every spoonful a delight. The addition of crushed aniseed adds a unique twist, enhancing the overall flavor profile and making this dish truly memorable.

As you stir in the vibrant flat-leaf parsley and tender smoked duck breast, you’ll find that this pottage is not only nourishing but also visually appealing. Each bowl is a feast for the senses, inviting you to savor the warmth and depth of flavors. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or as a side dish to accompany your favorite protein, this Italian Pea Pottage is sure to impress your family and friends.

Join us in celebrating the art of cooking with this exquisite recipe that brings together wholesome ingredients and timeless techniques. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon aniseed crushed
  • cup duck breast meat - skin left on smoked shredded
  • cup flat parsley finely chopped
  • pound peas dried split green rinsed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • large onion diced red
  • tablespoon salt 
  • quart veggie broth 
  • slices bacon smoked thick-cut

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until crisp.
  2. Remove the bacon from the pan, cut into small pieces, and set aside.
  3. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  4. Add the stock, peas, bacon pieces, and 2 cups of water, and simmer for 1 hour, skimming away any impurities that rise to the top.
  5. Add the pepper, salt, and aniseed and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and duck, and serve immediately.
  7. Boil green pease with some strong broth, and interlarded bacon cut into slices; the pease being boiled, put to them some chopped parsley, pepper, anniseed, and strain some of the pease to thicken the broth; give it a walm [warm it] and serve it on sippets, with boiled chickens, pigeons, kids, or lambs-heads, mutton, duck, mallard, or any poultry. Sometimes for variety you may thicken the broth with eggs.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein29.63%
Fat17.73%
Carbs52.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.63
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.253043682031%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.16mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
1.12mg
Quercetin
2.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.21kcal
14.21%
Fat:5.7g
8.77%
Saturated Fat:1.69g
10.59%
Carbohydrates:38.07g
12.69%
Net Carbohydrates:22.99g
8.36%
Sugar:6.19g
6.88%
Cholesterol:28.71mg
9.57%
Sodium:1435.07mg
62.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.43g
42.86%
Vitamin K:131.48µg
125.22%
Vitamin B12:3.89µg
64.83%
Fiber:15.08g
60.32%
Folate:171.24µg
42.81%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.74%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38.02%
Copper:0.61mg
30.46%
Phosphorus:287.32mg
28.73%
Iron:4.67mg
25.95%
Potassium:727.57mg
20.79%
Magnesium:79.43mg
19.86%
Vitamin A:990.54IU
19.81%
Vitamin C:14mg
16.97%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.43%
Vitamin B3:3.14mg
15.72%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.45%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.61%
Vitamin B5:1.34mg
13.38%
Selenium:8.75µg
12.5%
Calcium:51.97mg
5.2%
Source:Epicurious