WE MADE DUTCH WINTER COMFORT FOOD (netherlands food tour)

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Green lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

Rinse split peas under cold water until clear.

Combine split peas and water in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam.

Add chopped smoked sausage, carrots, celery, onion, and leeks to the pot.

Stir in bay leaves and thyme; continue to simmer for 30 minutes until peas are tender.

Add diced potatoes and season with salt and black pepper; cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend soup until smooth, if desired.

Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in chopped parsley and butter before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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