Scandinavian Yellow Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Scandinavian Yellow Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried split yellow peas; 1 lb salt pork, in one large piece; 1 large celery rib, cut in 1-inch pieces; 3 leeks, white and green parts, washed thoroughly and cut in 1-inch pieces; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces; 3 medium onions, thinly sliced; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 1 lb Canadian bacon; 1 1/2 lbs cocktail vienna sausages, drained

Servings: persons

1
Wash and drain peas.
2
Cover with cold water and soak overnight or according to package directions.
3
Drain and place in large kettle with 3 quarts water.
4
Slowly bring to a boil.
5
Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1 hour.
6
Skim off pea skins as they float to the top.
7
Add bacon or salt pork.
8
Cover soup and simmer over lowest possible heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
9
the peas should be of pureed consistency.
10
Add celeriac or celery, leeks, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and Canadian bacon to soup during last 45 minutes of cooking time.
11
Stir soup occasionally and check for desired consistency; if necessary, add a little hot water.
12
When ready to serve, remove bacon or salt pork and Canadian bacon to heated platter and slice.
13
Serve soup and sliced meats separately.
14
The meats may also be served cold, if desired.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried split yellow peas, 1 lb salt pork, in one large piece, 1 large celery rib, cut in 1-inch pieces, 3 leeks, white and green parts, washed thoroughly and cut in 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian Yellow Pea 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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Scandinavian Yellow Pea Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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