What seasoning in this soup?

[nkf]

Started a split pea soup in the slow cooker. Lovely colour, good texture. Coming along nicely. Bit bland though. What seasoning?

[ByTheSea]

Bay Leaves and thyme

[NotGeoffVader]

Mint and some grated apple to give it a 'lift'.

[Scootergrrrl]

Mace or nutmeg and then finish off with bacon. Yummy!

[nkf]

Some very different responses. It's got some thick cut bacon in it. Tempted by the spice but also by the more traditional bay leaves. Will go and taste again.

[NotGeoffVader]

If it's got bacon, why not go for some bay leaves, oregano and a little bit of chopped sundried tomato to give it a bit more 'meatiness'?

(I'm veggie, so was basing my first comment on a soup I made some time ago, but sundried toms are quite succulent and add depth to flavour)

[nkf]

I have done thyme, marjoram and salt and pepper. Have no sundried tomatoes. Would ordinary ones work? Or would they just add a sort of sliminess?

[NotGeoffVader]

I don't think ordinary would have the same effect - if you have tomato puree you could try that, but to be honest, the herbs sound pretty good as they are. :)

[nkf]

It's tasting better already. Thanks everyone.

[nkf]

Totally delicious. Have eaten two bowls. Anyone want some?

[nkf]

I like the idea of ginger and nutmeg and all those sort of North African flavours. I think I might go with that next time.