"This soup is not a starter but a substantial meal, our favorite winter soup!! When cold the soup should be thick enough to slice, if not you did not m..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups dried split green peas or 1 1/2 lbs dried split green peas
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3 liters water
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1 lb spareribs
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1/2 lb bacon, one thick slice, cubed
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2 leeks, washed and chopped, also use the green part
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1 medium celeriac, diced (celery root or bulb) or 3 cups of chopped celery (but the flavor will be weaker)
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1 smoked dutch sausage or 3 -4 thick frankfurters, left whole or cut up in slices
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salt and pepper
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1 -2 bouillon cube (optional)
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chopped celery leaves
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fresh parsley leaves