Dutch Pea and Ham Soup by Elena Duggan

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey leg

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey leg provides a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while hot dogs are more budget-friendly.

Introduce the Dutch pea and ham soup recipe, mentioning it can be a divider among family and friends.

Use green split peas for a vibrant color in the soup.

Add thick cut bacon to the slow cooker; mention alternatives like speck or ham bones.

Add diced onions and leeks to the slow cooker, noting their creamy texture after cooking.

Add celery and baby celery leaves for sweetness and natural salts.

Dice a small to medium carrot and add it to the slow cooker, aiming for a similar size to other ingredients.

Add diced potatoes to the slow cooker; mention that celeriac can be added if available, suggesting 300 to 500 grams.

Pour in about 2 liters of stock; suggest adding more if using celeriac.

Add spices: nutmeg, cloves, garlic, and thyme to the slow cooker.

Cover the ingredients with stock and mention the option of using reduced salt stock.

Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours in the slow cooker.

After cooking, perform the spoon test to check if the soup is thick enough for a spoon to stand upright.

Serve the soup with crispy potato pieces and bacon bits on top for garnish, along with homemade bread.

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