Finnish Pea Soup In A Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Finnish Pea Soup In A Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried green peas; 1 pound pork, cut into 1/2-inch strips (optional); 6 cups water; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 1 large onion, diced; 1 cup chopped celery (optional); 1 cup chopped carrot (optional); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 teaspoons smoked salt; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup mustard, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound dried green peas
1 pound pork, cut into 1/2-inch strips (optional)
6 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 large onion, diced
1 cup chopped celery (optional)
1 cup chopped carrot (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons smoked salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup mustard, or to taste

1
Place peas in a large pot and cover with water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Place pot with peas and soaking water on high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes, and remove any foam that forms. Drain and set peas aside.
3
Fry pork in a skillet over medium heat until slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine 6 cups water and chicken bouillon cube in a pot. Bring water to a boil to dissolve the bouillon cube.
5
Add peas, cooked pork, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, smoked salt, parsley, thyme, black pepper, marjoram, and bay leaf to a slow cooker. Pour bouillon in last.
6
Cook on Low for 7 hours, then on High for 2 hours more. Serve with mustard alongside.

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried green peas, 1 pound pork, cut into 1/2-inch strips (optional), 6 cups water, 1 cube chicken bouillon, and more.

Yes, Finnish Pea Soup In A Slow Cooker 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!

Finnish Pea Soup In A Slow Cooker

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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