Pease Pottage

Transport your taste buds back to medieval England with this hearty and wholesome Pease Pottage recipe. Made with just a handful of simple, pantry-friendly ingredients—dried split peas, aromatic vegetables, and a fragrant bay leaf—this warm and creamy dish offers comforting flavors and a texture that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Traditionally slow-simmered for over an hour, Pease Pottage develops a rich depth of flavor, making it an ideal meal on chilly evenings. Whether enjoyed as a rustic centerpiece alongside crusty bread or as a comforting soup, this timeless recipe is as versatile as it is nourishing. Perfect for vegetarian diets and easy to prepare, Pease Pottage is a classic dish that celebrates the beauty of slow-cooked simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g dried split peas
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and dice the carrot. Dice the celery stalk into small pieces.

Step 3

In a large pot, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. If desired, melt the butter in the pot first to sauté the vegetables for added flavor. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the rinsed split peas to the pot, followed by the vegetable stock and the bay leaf. Stir everything together.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the peas are very soft and have broken down into a thick, creamy consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.

Step 7

Season the pottage with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Serve the Pease Pottage warm, either on its own or with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1512.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1428.6

Total Fat 23.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 4810.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 80.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 85.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7IU	0%
Calcium 356.4mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 4752.0mg	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: 14.3%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 62.9%