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Erwtensoep
Netherlands
Called snert in Dutch slang, eaten on ice-skating days when the canals freeze.
Dutch split pea soup so thick a spoon stands upright in it. Eaten on cold winter days with rye bread and smoked sausage.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
120 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
240 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500ggreen split peas
400gsmoked pork ribs
2stalks celery with leaves
2leeks, sliced
3potatoes, diced
1celeriac, diced
rookworst sausagesliced, to serve
rye breadto serve
Method
1
Soak peas overnight. Drain.
2
Cover pork with cold water, bring to boil. Skim.
3
Add peas, celery, leek, potato and celeriac. Simmer 2 hours until very thick.
4
Remove pork, shred and return. Season.
5
Serve with sliced rookworst and dark rye bread.
Chef's Tip
The soup must be so thick that a ladle held sideways doesn't drip.
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