Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Lula’s Erbsensuppe

(Split Pea Soup)
This is a truly nourishing soup - high in protein, fiber and flavor.
1 package of dried green peas (375 gr)
Water
2 yellow onions
1 stalk of celery
Butter (2 TBs)
Salt
Pepper
1.5 Lbs potatoes
1 ½ Lbs nitrate free sausage of your choice
nitrate free bacon or ham, ham bones/hock
1 cup fresh or frozen peas

Wash peas the night before and soak them in the water overnight. The next day add some of the meat (cut) and or ham hocks. Bring to a boil and let cook on low heat for 2-21/2 hours.
In a separate big pot sauté the minced onions until lightly brown, add diced potatoes, celery, bacon and other cut sausage. Add the cooked peas from the other pot, salt and pepper and other spices as desired (e.g. a little vinegar and instant veggie soup). Cook about 30 minutes longer. If you want a fine consistency you can mash potatoes, soup or puree in a blender or use a stick blender Then add canned or frozen or fresh peas. You can also add more sausage or ham pieces later and heat it in the soup.
Serves: 4-6

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