Description
A traditional Dutch split pea soup recipe passed down through generations, known as ‘Oma’s Geheim’. This hearty soup is perfect for cold days and serves three generous portions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g split peas
- 1.5 liters water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 200g smoked bacon, diced
- 1 smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas under cold water.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the split peas.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, leek, and bay leaves.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add smoked bacon and sausage, then simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot in three large bowls.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, simmer longer.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze portions for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Dutch split pea soup, Oma's Geheim, traditional recipe, hearty soup