Danish pea soup with pork is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with dried peas, pork, vegetables, and herbs, and is often served with rye bread and pickled herring. The soup is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, and it has been a staple of Danish cuisine ever since. Today, there are many different variations of the soup, but the basic ingredients remain the same. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Danish pea soup with pork recipe, here are a few things you should keep in mind.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GULE AETER - DANISH PEA SOUP
Most cultures have a pea/lentil soup and this one is the Danish version. Posted for ZWT 6. The Vienna sausages are optional.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Chowders
Time 1h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients into a large pot, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the hock from the soup and remove the meat from the bone, chop into small pieces and put back into soup.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1177.1, Fat 64, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 2016.5, Carbohydrate 106.2, Fiber 31.8, Sugar 15.3, Protein 47
DANISH-STYLE YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP
Fill up on this comforting yellow split pea soup, full of vegetables and health-boosting nutrients. Serve with rye bread, mustard and pickle to complete the meal
Provided by Myles Williamson
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper
Time 8h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Drain the peas and bring to the boil in a pan of salted water. Cook for 10 mins, drain, rinse and put in a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients except the dill. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs, or until everything has softened. Remove and discard the thyme.
- Stir, adjusting the soup with 250-300ml boiled water as needed. Season to taste. Sprinkle over the dill and serve with rye bread, mustard and pickle, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH PORK BELLY
An easy and flavorful take on split pea soup. (Note: I often strain out the pieces of pork belly and run the soup through my food processor - I like my split pea soup really thick and creamy!)
Provided by vkarlson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion and pork belly in a large pot over medium heat until pork is browned and onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water, vegetable broth, white wine, split peas, thyme, celery seed, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors have combined, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 176.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SCANDINAVIAN YELLOW PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Wash and drain peas. Cover with cold water and soak overnight or according to package directions. Drain and place in large kettle with 3 quarts water. Slowly bring to a boil. Cooked covered over medium heat for 1 hour. Skim off pea skins as they float to the top. Add bacon or salt pork. ( If pork is very salty, soak in cold water for 30 minutes, drain and pat dry.) Cover soup and simmer over lowest possible heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. the peas should be of puréed consistency. Add celeriac or celery, leeks, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and Canadian bacon to soup during last 45 minutes of cooking time. Stir soup occasionally and check for desired consistency; if necessary, add a little hot water. When ready to serve, remove bacon or salt pork and Canadian bacon to heated platter and slice. Serve soup and sliced meats separately. The meats may also be served cold, if desired.
SNERT (DUTCH SPLIT PEA SOUP)
This is a thick, hearty pea and ham soup that is traditional in the Netherlands. If you prefer a slightly thinner soup, feel free to add more water.
Provided by SandraS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes
Time 3h26m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place gammon in a large pot; cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Add split peas and pork belly; simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface of the water.
- Transfer gammon and pork belly to a plate using a slotted spoon. Strain split peas through a sieve, discarding water.
- Place gammon, split peas, and pork belly back into the pot; cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until gammon and pork belly are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- Transfer gammon and pork belly to a plate using a slotted spoon; cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Remove gammon from the bone and slice. Slice the meatiest parts off the pork belly.
- Stir the chopped meat back into the pot. Add celeriac, leeks, onions, and carrot; simmer until softened, about 15 minutes. Add whole sausage link; simmer until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove sausage link and slice into small pieces; stir back into the soup.
- Sprinkle celery leaves, salt, and pepper over soup. Simmer until celery leaves are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.9 calories, Carbohydrate 74.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 28.5 g, Protein 41.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 864.9 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
DANISH PEA SOUP WITH PORK
Make and share this Danish Pea Soup with Pork recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Pork
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- large kettle with 6 cups water.
- Cook slowly, covered, 1 1/2 hours, until tender.
- Put bacon, carrots, celery root, leeks, onions, thyme, salt, and pepper in another kettle.
- Cover with water.
- Cook slowly, covered, 40 minutes until vegetables and bacon are tender.
- Take out bacon; slice and keep warm.
- Remove vegetables and add to cooked split peas with as much as the broth in which the vegetables were cooked as desired to thin the soup.
- Reheat, if necessary.
- Ladle soup, including vegetables, into wide soup plates and serve sliced bacon and the cooked sausage links separately on a platter.
- Serve with dark bread, mustard, and beer.
Tips for Making Delicious Danish Pea Soup with Pork:
- Use fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option if fresh peas are not available. Be sure to thaw the frozen peas before using them.
- Soak the pork hock in water overnight. This will help to remove any excess salt and impurities from the pork hock.
- Simmer the soup for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pork hock to become tender.
- Serve the soup with rye bread or crackers. This is a traditional way to serve pea soup in Denmark.
Conclusion:
Danish pea soup with pork is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Be sure to experiment with different types of vegetables and herbs to create your own unique version of this classic Danish dish.
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