Dutch Green Pea Soup
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
“I was born in Holland which is why I called it Dutch Green Pea Soup. The recipe came with us to Canada and then I brought it here to Oregon.”
Source: TechSoup
Ingredients
- 2 packages of split green peas
- 1 large onion
- 2 large leeks or 3 small ones
- 2 or 3 sticks of celery
- 1 ham hock and 1 piece of pork salt back
- Ham or smoked sausage - as much as you like cut into small pieces
- Parsley to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Directions
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Soak dry split peas for at least 12 hours, then drain and put new water on them – about 8 quarts.
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Bring to a boil and simmer on a very low heat four about 3 or 4 hours until very soft.
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Add the salt pork and the ham hock and simmer for 3 or 4 more hours.
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Chop the vegetables (except parsley) very finely and saute in two tablespoons of butter until soft but not browned.
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Put into the soup and simmer for 2 more hours.
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Add the fresh or dried parsley, chopped meat, salt and pepper. (taste it first as the meat will add considerable salt).
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It tastes the best if you cool overnight and serve the next day. I always make home made bread to serve with it. If it gets too thick, add more water. It’s a very hearty (also inexpensive per serving) complete meal.