dutch split pea soup

Whitewater, WI
Updated on May 23, 2019

Split pea soup is very popular in the Netherlands on cold winter or fall days - or even a chilly spring or summer day! Serve with toasted pumpernickel croutons.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound split peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 quarts water or chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons powdered chicken bouillon (if not using chicken broth)
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled
  • 1 medium potato, peeled
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 small onion
  • bay leaf
  • 1 ham hock, or 4-6 ounces ham, or one sausage link
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make dutch split pea soup

  • Step 1
    Put water and peas in a stockpot or dutch oven. Chop the vegetables and add them to the water and add the bay leaf. Add the meat.
  • Step 2
    Bring to a boil and simmer for about 40 minutes. When peas are soft, remove the bay leaf and either puree with a stick blender or use a potato masher in the soup several times, until the peas have a creamy consistence. Cut the meat off the bone, cut up the meat, or slice the sausage and stir it back in the soup. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper if needed.

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Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #german
Keyword: #American
Keyword: #AUSTRIAN
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Dutch

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