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Erwtensoep (Pea Soup) recipe by Safe Plated

Erwtensoep (Pea Soup)

A thick and hearty Dutch pea soup, perfect for a cold day. Often includes smoked sausage and pork.

145m6 servings
SOY-free
480 cal|35g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Dried split peas
  • 1 Pork hock
  • about 450 g Smoked sausage (ensure soy-free)
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots, chopped
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 1 Leek, chopped
  • 8 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Dried marjoram
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the split peas thoroughly.
  2. 2In a large pot, combine split peas, pork hock, celery, carrots, onion, leek, vegetable broth, bay leaf, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 2 hours, or until the peas are very soft and the soup has thickened.
  4. 4Remove the pork hock. Shred the meat from the bone and return it to the soup. Discard the bone.
  5. 5Add the smoked sausage to the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  6. 6Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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