Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup
Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup is rich, thick, and deeply savory, with split peas slowly melding into a creamy base infused by gammon, pork belly, and smoked sausage. Leek, celeriac, and carrot add gentle sweetness and earthy depth, while pepper and fresh celery leaves brighten the finish. Serve it steaming on cold evenings or at winter gatherings when you want something warming and substantial.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 46 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 76 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 94
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the gammon in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Add the split peas and pork belly, then simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, move the gammon and pork belly to a plate. Pour the split peas into a sieve to strain, discarding the water.
- 3
Return the gammon, split peas, and pork belly to the pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until the gammon and pork belly are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the gammon and pork belly to a plate and let them cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes. Remove the gammon from the bone and slice it. Slice the meatiest parts off the pork belly.
- 5
Stir the chopped meat back into the pot. Add the celeriac, leeks, onions, and carrot, and simmer until softened, about 15 minutes. Add the whole sausage link and simmer until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the sausage link, slice it into small pieces, and stir it back into the soup.
- 6
Sprinkle the celery leaves, salt, and pepper over the soup. Simmer until the celery leaves are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Calories 602.79 kcal High 30%
- Protein 35.71 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 73.14 g 27%
- Total Fat 21.32 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 6.98 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 54.77 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 814.4 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 37.07 g Good Source 132%
- Total Sugars 3.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.56 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1465.68 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 21.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.47 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 16 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Carrot, Celery, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 602.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Carrot, Celery, Cut Leeks, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup?
- About 3 hrs 16 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 46 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup healthy?
- Erwtensoep: Traditional Dutch Pea Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 602.79 calories and 35.71 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 814.4 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.98 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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