Pea Soup with Cheese Dumplings | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 cup (220 g) yellow split peas
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 rutabaga, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 5 oz (150 g) salt pork, rind removed and cut into large pieces
• 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup (70 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tbsp (28 g) cold butter, diced
• 1 oz (30 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese (about ¼ cup)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk