OMA'S SPLIT PEA (ERWTEN) SOUP

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The closest I've come to my mother-in-law's absolutely delicious split pea soup. I've even converted a few friends who said they didn't like pea soup. With autumn in the air, it's the perfect time to start thinking about some good and hearty pea soup. I usually double the recipe and freeze half.

Provided by MissChief

Categories     Beans

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups dried split peas
3 quarts water
1 pig's foot, split & cracked OR
1 ham hock
1 cup bacon, cubes
1 smoked dutch ring sausage, sliced
1 lb potato, peeled, sliced thin
2 tablespoons salt
1 bunch celery, with leaves
2 medium sized leeks, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • If tenderized peas are used, simply cover them with the water and boil according to the package directions. (If not, wash peas, soak for 12 hours or overnight in the water, and boil for 1 hour in the water in which they were soaked.)
  • Add ham hock and all remaining ingredients except the sausage and parsley.
  • Cook for two hours over medium heat or until meat is tender. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat and reserve.
  • Continue cooking until soup is smooth and thick. Remove bay leaf. Add shredded meat and sausage. Simmer for 5-10 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot with parsley sprinkled over.

numeri ame
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ham bone from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Rayan Hassan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the lemon zest. It really brightens up the flavor.


Gene Croserneely
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I've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a hit. I love the smoky flavor from the ham bone.


Toprak Can Mutlukan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kevion Wafer
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little bit of extra smoked paprika.


Jamsek Hosen
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Raymond Raver
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'm definitely adding it to my regular rotation.


Khurram Shehzad
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I'm not a big fan of split peas, but I loved this soup. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Abdul Razaq Qaumi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some carrots, celery, and potatoes, and it was delicious.


Kevin Trejo
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers.


siviwe ndela
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ham bone from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Oluebube Obichenwa
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the addition of the lemon zest. It really brightens up the flavor.


Kefi Kefi
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I've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a hit. I love the smoky flavor from the ham bone.


Muhi Uddin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abdulrehman Abdulrehman awan
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I'm not a big fan of split pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy, I could eat it every day.


Muddasir Jan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Mike Adkins
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.


naidhuku ibrahim
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This split pea soup is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always a hit with everyone.