HOLLANDSE ERWTEN (SPLIT PEA) SOUP
This soup is great especially in the fall or winter. My Mother Ina was a great cook and I'm happy I can reproduce some of her best recipes.
Provided by Nine 12 fingers
Categories Pork
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Empty split peas from package,; wash and check for foreign matter.
- Cut carrots, celery, bacon and onion into 1/4-inch dice; set aside.
- Peel and quarter potato; set aside.
- Add Bacon to 6 quart pot and over medium heat stir and fry until crispy.
- Remove Bacon and discard all but a teaspoon of bacon fat.
- Add onions and cook until caramelized.
- Add 4 quarts water and split peas to the pot on high flame; bring to boil.
- Turn down flame to low to medium.
- Add potato and rinsed ham hocks.
- Cook approximately 1 hour or until potato is almost done.
- Add celery and carrots.
- Cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Take the ham hocks out of the pot and remove the meat.
- Take your potato masher and mash the potato to thicken the soup.
- Add the ham hock meat.
- Stir this soup occasionally as the peas tend to stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Do not add salt and pepper as ham hocks may be salty enough.
- Serve with croutons.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Jims baby Smith
[email protected]This soup is a great way to save money on your grocery bill.
Toleen Hanee
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham.
Sanjay Khadka
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal.
Vernon Burgess
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Md Mintu
[email protected]This soup is packed with flavor.
dark blue imposter
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this soup.
Tired Ahmd
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Anthony Sus
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the smoked sausage in this soup.
Faizan Munai
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rasha Alwan
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Livingstine Mensa
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ham from this soup. It was still delicious.
marigans T V
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery, and it turned out great.
bridgett koketso
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with all natural ingredients. It's healthy and delicious, and I feel good about feeding it to my family.
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[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to have a delicious meal without a lot of effort.
Hoka Wicasa
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up.
Kayode Odulaja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy, flavorful, and really satisfying.
kaka vines
[email protected]This is the best split pea soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
James Dawson
[email protected]I love the addition of the smoked sausage in this soup. It gives it a nice smoky flavor.
Huzeyfa Jemal
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham.
Florence Musukwa
[email protected]This split pea soup is hearty and delicious. The flavors are well-balanced, and the soup is creamy and smooth.