Danish Pea Soup with Pork

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Delicious Danish Pea Soup recipe with Smoked Pork Butt
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb yellow split peas , washed ( and drained )
2 lbs lean bacon ( in one piece ) or 2 lbs smoked pork butt ( in one piece )
3 medium carrots , scraped
1 celery root , peeled & 1/4-ed
4 medium leeks , white parts ( use white parts of leeks only , cleaned and washed )
2 medium onions , peeled & halved
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb pork sausage link ( cook and drain sausage links )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
563
Sugar
7g
Fat
33g
The Danish Pea Soup is a traditional soup in Denmark that has been served for centuries. The soup is hearty and satisfying, and is perfect to warm your body on cold winter days. The soup is often served with chopped parsley for extra flavor. The soup is made with split peas, smoked pork butt, celery root, onions, leeks, and carrots. The dish is rich and very filling, and the smoky flavor of the pork really comes through in every bite. This dish is a traditional treasure in Denmark and will leave you wishing for winter all year long.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the split peas to a boil with 6 cups of water.
2.Reduce the heat and add the bacon or smoked pork butt and let simmer for 30 minutes.
3.Add carrots, celery root, leeks, onions, dried thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
4.Turn the heat down to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
5.Remove the bacon or smoked pork butt from the soup and chop into small pieces, add it back to the soup and discard any bones.
6.Cook and drain the pork sausage links and add them to the soup for additional taste.

PROS

This soup is hearty, filling and packed full of smoky flavor.

The Danish Pea Soup is a delicious and traditional recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied and content.

It is an ideal meal to enjoy with friends and family in colder weather.

CONS

This soup is not vegetarian, as it contains meat.

It can be high in sodium, so those watching their intake may need to modify the recipe.

It takes some time to prepare and cook the soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is an excellent source of protein and fiber, making it great for staying full for a long time.
The yellow split peas in this soup are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

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