Grandma Zimmern's Tailgating Pot of Love Recipe

Name: Grandma Zimmern's Tailgating Pot of Love
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound Polish kielbasa links or other Eastern European-style sausage; 3 cups chopped escarole; 2 cups diced carrots; 2 cups diced celery; 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion; 1 cup diced fennel; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 meaty ham bone or smoked pork shank; 3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups green split peas; 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas; Sea salt; Freshly ground white pepper; White vinegar, hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound Polish kielbasa links or other Eastern European-style sausage
3 cups chopped escarole
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1 cup diced fennel
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 meaty ham bone or smoked pork shank
3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups green split peas
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
Sea salt
Freshly ground white pepper
White vinegar, hot sauce and crusty bread, for serving

1
In a small skillet, toast the caraway seeds over medium heat, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Finely grind the seeds in a spice grinder.
3
In a large pot, melt the butter.
4
Add the sausage and cook over moderate heat until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
5
Transfer the sausage to a plate, cover and refrigerate.
6
Add the escarole, carrots, celery, onion, fennel, garlic, thyme and ground caraway seeds to the pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the ham bone and broth and bring to a boil.
8
Add the peas, cover partially and simmer until the peas are tender, about 1 hour.
9
Gently mash some of the peas to thicken the broth.
10
Thinly slice the sausage, add it to the soup and simmer until the sausage is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
11
Season the stew with sea salt and white pepper.
12
Serve with white vinegar, hot sauce and bread.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 pound Polish kielbasa links or other Eastern European-style sausage, 3 cups chopped escarole, and more.

Yes, Grandma Zimmern's Tailgating Pot of Love 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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Grandma Zimmern's Tailgating Pot of Love

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