Gule ærter (Danish yellow pea soup)
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This is the national soup of Denmark
Ingredients
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- 450g dried yellow peas, soaked overnight
- 900g salt pork
- Ham stock to cover the pork
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1-2 leeks, depending on size, peeled and chopped
- Bouquet garni
Method
- Boil the peas in 1.7 litres unsalted water until tender
- Simmer the pork in the ham stock, in a separate pan, with the other vegetables and the bouquet garni.
- When the pork is tender, remove from the pot and keep hot.
- Strain the peas and add to the ham stock, from which all the fat has been removed.
- Serve the pork with the soup.
Serving suggestions
Goes well with rye bread, mustard and pickled beetroot
Variations
For a more substantial dish, small potatoes may be added to the soup during the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
See also
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