Erwtensoep (Green Pea, Pigs Feet & Frankfurter Soup

Name: Erwtensoep (Green Pea, Pigs Feet & Frankfurter Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups green peas, split; 3 quarts water; 2 bunches pig's feet; 1 lb bacon; 3 leeks; 2 onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped, with leaves; 1 celery root or 1 celeriac, peeled and cubed; 12 lb skinless frankfurter; salt and pepper; pumpernickel bread

Servings: persons

3 cups green peas, split
3 quarts water
2 bunches pig's feet
1 lb bacon
3 leeks
2 onions
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped, with leaves
1 celery root or 1 celeriac, peeled and cubed
12 lb skinless frankfurter
salt and pepper
pumpernickel bread

1
Cook peas in the water until tender.
2
When peas are tender press mixture through a sieve or whirl in blender.
3
To this, add pig's feet and simmer for 2 hours.
4
Add extra water when necessary.
5
Remove pig's feet, bone and cube meat, and add to soup.
6
Add bacon.
7
Clean and slice leaks and onions.
8
Melt butter and saute leeks and onions until tender but not brown.
9
Add to soup with parsley, celery, and celery root.
10
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
11
Cut frankfurters into crosswise slices and add to soup.
12
Remove from heat the let stand overnight.
13
Reheat the next day.
14
Add salt and pepper.
15
Stir well since standing will make it thicker, and add a little more water if necessary.
16
Remove bacon and cut into slices.
17
Serve bacon slices on pumpernickel with the soup which has been reheated until piping hot.
18
Makes 6 generous servings, for this is served as the whole meal.
19
formatted by Pamela Creeden (Busty the Happy Cooker) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

846

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups green peas, split, 3 quarts water, 2 bunches pig's feet, 1 lb bacon, and more.

Yes, Erwtensoep (Green Pea, Pigs Feet & Frankfurter 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.

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Erwtensoep (Green Pea, Pigs Feet & Frankfurter Soup)

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