Dutch
split pea soup recipe
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it's cold out, I find my thoughts usually
drift to a warm (read: piping hot) soup recipe.
Pea soup makes a great, filling winter dish,
and my family can provide ample testimony
to that. |
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I was first introduced to this great Dutch
recipe for split pea soup by a Dutch friend,
and since then I have been making it regularly.
No looking back on this one. A complete and
satisfying meal on its own, this thick, green
soup has a delicious, smoky taste. "Heerllijk",
the Dutch word for "delicious",
is the only way to describe this one-pot,
favorite and best split pea recipe, a traditional
Dutch staple. Great both when you're out camping
or at home, this one is a real 'print and
keep' recipe. So, don't let the winter doldrums
get you down, try it today. |
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My
best split pea soup recipe
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Serves
6
Ingredients:
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1
pound split peas |
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6
cups low sodium chicken
broth |
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6
smoked spare ribs |
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¼
pound bacon, sliced lengthwise |
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2
heads celery, peeled and
diced |
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salt
and pepper to taste |
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2
medium onions, sliced |
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½
cup parsley, shredded |
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2
carrots, peeled and diced |
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1
leek, thinly sliced |
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3
thick sausages, thickly
sliced |
Preparation:
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Soak
the peas in a lot of water
for at least 2 hours, until
soft. Drain |
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Heat
the pot on medium heat,
add bacon slices and cook
until some fat forms on
the bottom. Add peas, chicken
broth, ribs, celery, salt
and pepper. Bring to boil,
and boil on low heat for
about two hours, stirring
periodically. If necessary,
add a little water. |
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Add
the rest of the ingredients,
excluding sausage, to the
pot. Bring to the boil once
again, and continue cooking
on low flame for an additional
half hour |
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Remove
the ribs from the soup.
Let them cool for a few
minutes, and then remove
the meat from the bone,
cut into cubes and return
to soup. Add the sausage,
bring to the boil and heat
on low flame for an additional
10 minutes. |
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Taste
and correct seasoning |
This
peas soup is great when served
immediately, but if you let it
cool, refrigerate and serve the
next day you'll find it even better
(or maybe lekker?).
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