Oma's Split Pea Erwten Soup

Warm your soul with Oma's Split Pea Erwten Soup, a traditional Dutch delight and the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, slow-simmered soup features tender dried split peas, savory pork hock, smoky rookworst sausage, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, leeks, and celery. Infused with fragrant bay leaves, thyme, and a touch of parsley, this classic recipe offers rich, satisfying flavors in every spoonful. Perfectly thickened to a stew-like consistency, it’s ideal for cold winter evenings or whenever you crave a wholesome, nourishing meal. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or rye bread for an authentic Dutch experience the whole family will love. With simple ingredients and old-world flavors, this recipe is a timeless treasure.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams dried split peas
• 1 piece pork hock (or smoked ham hock)
• 150 grams streaky bacon
• 1 link smoked sausage (rookworst)
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium leeks, cleaned and finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 liters water or chicken stock
• 0 to taste salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried split peas under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, add the pork hock, rinsed split peas, bay leaves, and chicken stock (or water). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during cooking.

Step 4

After an hour, add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, leeks, onion, thyme, and black pepper. Stir well. Continue to simmer gently for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Remove the pork hock from the soup. Shred the meat off the bone and return the meat to the pot. Discard the bone and any excess fat.

Step 6

Add the chopped bacon and rookworst (smoked sausage) to the soup. Let it simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup reaches a rich, thick consistency.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and additional pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or rye bread on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4279.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4350.4

Total Fat 157.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 523.5mg	0%
Sodium 9967.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 459.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 146.2g	0%
Total Sugars 61.7g
Protein 289.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 646.6mg	0%
Iron 40.1mg	0%
Potassium 10779.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 41.7%