Danish Pea Soup With Pork

This classic Danish pea soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy yellow split peas with savory smoked bacon and pork sausage. The addition of celery root, carrots, and leeks creates a rich, velvety broth that is both nutritious and deeply satisfying. The smoky notes from the pork balance the sweetness of the vegetables, resulting in a complex flavor profile that warms the soul. It is a staple of Danish cuisine, often served with crisp dark bread, mustard, and a cold beer. This meal is ideal for chilly days, family gatherings, or when you need a hearty, protein-packed dish that requires minimal active cooking time.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 943.5

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This classic Danish pea soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy yellow split peas with savory smoked bacon and pork sausage. The addition of celery root, carrots, and leeks creates a rich, velvety broth that is both nutritious and deeply satisfying. The smoky notes from the pork balance the sweetness of the vegetables, resulting in a complex flavor profile that warms the soul. It is a staple of Danish cuisine, often served with crisp dark bread, mustard, and a cold beer. This meal is ideal for chilly days, family gatherings, or when you need a hearty, protein-packed dish that requires minimal active cooking time.

Ingredients

1 lbs Yellow Split Peas, washed *
2 x Med Onions, peeled & halved
2 lbs Lean Bacon or smoked pork **
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
3 Med Carrots, scraped
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Celery root, peeled & 1/4-ed
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
4 Med Leeks, white parts ***
1 lbs Pork Sausage links ****

Directions

1
Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly and place them in a large pot.
2
Cover the peas with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes until the peas are tender but not mushy.
4
Meanwhile, place the sausage links in a separate pot of boiling water.
5
Cook the sausage for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked, then drain and set aside.
6
In another large kettle, combine the bacon, carrots, celery root, leeks, onions, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7
Cover the vegetables and bacon with water.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 40 minutes until the vegetables and bacon are tender.
9
Remove the bacon from the broth and slice it into strips, keeping it warm.
10
Transfer the cooked vegetables and their broth into the pot with the split peas.
11
Stir to combine, adding more vegetable broth if the soup is too thick.
12
Reheat the soup gently if necessary, ensuring it is hot throughout.
13
Ladle the soup into wide bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of vegetables.
14
Serve the soup alongside the sliced bacon and whole sausage links on a separate platter.
15
Accompany with dark bread, mustard, and beer for a traditional presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 943.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.1g99%
Saturated Fat 21.2g106%
Cholesterol 69.6mg24%
Sodium 2669.3mg112%
Total Carbohydrate 27.5g10%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
Sugars 11.0g
Protein 61.7g124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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