Danish Pea Soup With Pork Recipe

Name: Danish Pea Soup With Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb yellow split peas, washed (and drained); 2 lbs lean bacon (in one piece) or 2 lbs smoked pork butt (in one piece); 3 medium carrots, scraped; 1 celery root, peeled & 1/4-ed; 4 medium leeks, white parts (use white parts of leeks only, cleaned and washed); 2 medium onions, peeled & halved; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb pork sausage link (cook and drain sausage links)

Servings: persons

1
large kettle with 6 cups water.
2
Cook slowly, covered, 1 1/2 hours, until tender.
3
Put bacon, carrots, celery root, leeks, onions, thyme, salt, and pepper in another kettle.
4
Cover with water.
5
Cook slowly, covered, 40 minutes until vegetables and bacon are tender.
6
Take out bacon; slice and keep warm.
7
Remove vegetables and add to cooked split peas with as much as the broth in which the vegetables were cooked as desired to thin the soup.
8
Reheat, if necessary.
9
Ladle soup, including vegetables, into wide soup plates and serve sliced bacon and the cooked sausage links separately on a platter.
10
Serve with dark bread, mustard, and beer.

1639

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb yellow split peas, washed (and drained), 2 lbs lean bacon (in one piece) or 2 lbs smoked pork butt (in one piece), 3 medium carrots, scraped, 1 celery root, peeled & 1/4-ed, and more.

Yes, Danish Pea Soup With Pork falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Danish Pea Soup With Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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