Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 500 g split peas
• 2 l water
• 1 pork knuckle or 300 g pork shoulder
• 1 smoked sausage
• 1 celeriac
• 2 carrots
• 2 leeks
• 1 onion
• 2 bouillon cubes

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the split peas and bring them to a boil with the water, meat, and bouillon cubes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

2. 2

   Simmer gently for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add diced celeriac, carrot, onion, and leek, and cook for another 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the meat, cut it into small pieces, and return it to the pot. Add sliced smoked sausage.

5. 5

   Season with pepper and salt to taste. Pea soup tastes even better the next day.