Erwtensoep (Split Pea Soup)

A soup so thick a spoon should stand up in it. Hearty and very cheap.

Dutch · R Budget · 2 hours · Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 500 g green split peas
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 2 potatoes
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 300 g smoked pork or sausage (optional)
  • 2 stock cubes
  • 2 litre water

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Method

  1. Rinse the peas and simmer in the water with stock cubes for 45 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped vegetables and sausage or pork.
  3. Simmer for another hour, stirring often, until very thick.
  4. Season and serve with rye or brown bread.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Leave out the meat for a vegetarian version; add 1 tsp smoked paprika.