How to make Swedish Pea Soup - "Ärtsoppa"

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green split peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas save time and are often less expensive.

smoked pork

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: bacon

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

Soak the dry yellow peas in 1.5 liters of water for 12-24 hours.

Drain the water and add the peas to a large pot.

Add the broth and bring to a boil.

Add chopped onion, leek, and spices.

Trim the skin of the ham hock and add the meat to the pot.

Simmer for an hour.

Remove the meat and set it aside.

When cooled, slice the meat into cubes to be added back into the soup later.

Simmer for another hour or until the peas are soft.

Crush the peas, add the meat back to the pot, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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