Dutch Split Pea Soup 🍲
Description: This is a rich, but a little different split pea soup. I have been making this for 30 years. I have no idea where it came from. It takes a little time to make, but it is worth it.
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | boneless pork ribs |
| 2 | water |
| 1 | onion |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1/4 | cup diced tomatoes |
| 1 | cabbage |
| 2 | celery |
| 1/2 | teaspoon dried thyme |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pork:
- Cut the ribs into serving pieces.
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Cook the Pork:
- Place ribs and next five ingredients in a large saucepot.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cover.
- Simmer for two hours.
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Remove Excess Fat:
- Cool in the refrigerator until any fat has hardened and can be removed easily.
- Discard the fat.
- You can do this the day before and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
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Final Steps:
- Before serving, add the remaining ingredients to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover.
- Simmer for one hour, or until all vegetables are tender.
Enjoy the hearty flavors of this traditional Dutch split pea soup, simmered to perfection with tender pork and aromatic spices! 🥣
