Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Name: Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Emeril Lagasse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 pinches ground cloves; 3 ham hocks; 8 -10 cups water; 1 lb dried yellow peas, rinsed and picked over; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pinches ground cloves
3 ham hocks
8 -10 cups water
1 lb dried yellow peas, rinsed and picked over
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
In a soup pot or large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
2
Add the onions, celery, and carrot and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and cloves and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the ham hocks and water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until hocks are beginning to get tender.
4
Add the peas and black pepper and continue to simmer for 2 hours. Remove the ham hocks and set aside to cool slightly.
5
Puree the soup in a blender, or use an immersion blender, working in batches if necessary.
6
Return the soup to the pot and keep warm until ready to serve.
7
If the soup seems too thick, thin with a bit of water.
8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9
When the salt pork is cool enough to handle, remove any visible fat or gristle and discard. Shred the meat and garnish each serving with some of the meat.

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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 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Emeril Lagasse) 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.

Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Emeril Lagasse)

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