Authentic German Split Pea Soup - Erbsensuppe
Delicious German Split Pea Soup with Sausages
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz Dried Split Peas picked over and rinsed
- 1 cup Carrot ¼-inch diced
- 1 cup Celery Stalk ¼-inch diced
- 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 1 cup Leek chopped
- 2 tbsp. Butter
- 1 Meaty Ham Bone or German Speck diced, optional
- 2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes ½-inch diced
- 6 cups Chicken Stock use alternative vegetable broth
- 1 Bay Leave
- 1 tsp. Marjoram
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 cup Wiener Sausages or diced ham, optional
- Fresh Italian Parsley optional
Instructions
- Sort through the peas to ensure there is no debris. Rinse and drain well.16 oz Dried Split Peas
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat. If you use German Speck, pan fry the Speck first (optional). Add the onions, carrots, celery and leeks. Season with salt & pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened and just beginning to brown, 5-8 minutes.1 cup Carrot, 1 cup Celery Stalk, 1 medium Yellow Onion, 2 tbsp. Butter, 1 cup Leek
- Stir in the peas. Add the ham bone (optional).1 Meaty Ham Bone or German Speck
- Add the chicken stock or vegetable broth, bay leave and marjoram to the pot and bring to a boil then reduce to a low temperature.6 cups Chicken Stock, 1 Bay Leave, 1 tsp. Marjoram
- Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, about 60 minutes. Add the diced potatoes and cook them for another 10-20 minutes until peas and potatoes are tender. Remove the ham bone.2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Warm up the diced ham or Wiener sausages in the soup once the peas and potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup and garnish with parsley.Salt & Pepper, 1 cup Wiener Sausages, Fresh Italian Parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal