Time Commitment: 2 hours and 15 minutesWhy I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, make aheadServes: 6 to 8
Split pea soup may sound old-school and unappetizing, but hear me out. With fresh croutons, a can of your favorite pale lager, sherry vinegar and a ton of bacon, it’s far more exciting than what you ate as a kid. “The beer is what gives this soup a well-rounded flavor without a ton of effort on your part,” Gillen says, “but if you want to skip it, you can use an equal amount of water or chicken stock instead.”
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