Meaty portobellos are especially good for adding substance and flavor to this soup, but shiitakes or other mushrooms will work well, too. You can also add a ham hock to the pot while the split peas cook, if you like.
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the split peas, parsley, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook at a low boil, covered, until the peas are almost tender, about 35 minutes. Add 1 3/4 teaspoons of the salt and simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat. Add the mushrooms and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the mushrooms brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the soup and bring back to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan and pepper.
I actually found this recipe in a cook book that pulled recipes from different chefs. I've made it a few times over the past couple of years and every time I make it I ask myself why I don't make it more often! I love it, my husband loves it. The poached egg on top is a perfect way to bring the delicious ingredients together.
Sonja
Not very clear-put mushrooms in bowl and do you add the other ingredients to the bowl or to the fennel in the skillet and then stir in Mushrooms? I wish I had crushed the fennel seeds after toasting-on the fence as to whether I’ll try again
Vilijam
Deliciously earthy. I especially enjoyed the mushroom conserva on crostini topped with either brie or ricotta!
Sarah Bolla
You can often find storebrand Worcestershire sauce that does not have anchovies (anchovies = expensive ingredient, storebrand = cheaper without anchovies) e.g. Walmart's "Everyday Essentials" Worcestershire does not have anchovies.
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