Erwtensoep(Dutch Green Peas Soup) Recipe

Name: Erwtensoep(Dutch Green Peas Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork legs or 1 lb. pork ribs or 1 beef tail; 750 gr (1 1/2 lb.) split peas; 4 liters (4 qt.) water; 500 gr (1 lb.) fresh or smoked sausage and/or 150 gr. (6 oz.) bacon, cut in slices/pieces; 30 gr (1 oz.) salt; 3 leeks, cut in rings/pieces; 1 tuft celery, cut; 1 celeriac, cut in small cubes (celery root or bulb); 2 potatoes, cut in small pieces; pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 pork legs or 1 lb. pork ribs or 1 beef tail
750 gr (1 1/2 lb.) split peas
4 liters (4 qt.) water
500 gr (1 lb.) fresh or smoked sausage and/or 150 gr. (6 oz.) bacon, cut in slices/pieces
30 gr (1 oz.) salt
3 leeks, cut in rings/pieces
1 tuft celery, cut
1 celeriac, cut in small cubes (celery root or bulb)
2 potatoes, cut in small pieces
pepper to taste

1
Boil the legs/ribs/tail in a large pot (8 liters or 2 gallons: see note) in the 4 liters of water with the split peas for at least one hour, until the meat is tender.
2
If a fresh sausage is used, boil it for the last half hour with the other ingredients.
3
Stir occasionally.
4
Take out all the meat.
5
Cut the meat from the bones and add to the soup.
6
Cut the sausage in slices, but add it only at the end.
7
Add all other ingredients and boil 20 to 30 minutes over a low heat.
8
Stir occasionally.
9
Add the sausage and pepper to taste.
10
The soup should be very substantial.
11
Serve in soup bowls, accompanied with slices of rye bread (black bread) with bacon.
12
The taste of the soup improves when the soup is made two days in advance.
13
When reheating (in a smaller portion as desired) stir continuously or reheat in microwave.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 pork legs or 1 lb. pork ribs or 1 beef tail, 750 gr (1 1/2 lb.) split peas, 4 liters (4 qt.) water, 500 gr (1 lb.) fresh or smoked sausage and/or 150 gr. (6 oz.) bacon, cut in slices/pieces, and more.

Yes, Erwtensoep(Dutch Green Peas Soup) 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.

Erwtensoep(Dutch Green Peas Soup)

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