World Flavors Cookbook

Gule Ærter (Yellow Split Pea Soup)

A thick, hearty yellow split pea soup cooked with pork and root vegetables, traditionally served with rye bread and mustard.

Cuisine: Denmark

Ingredients

• 500g yellow split peas
• 500g salted pork hock or ribs
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 leeks, sliced
• 1/2 celeriac, diced
• Thyme and bay leaves

Instructions

1. Boil pork with herbs until tender. Remove and dice meat.
2. Add peas to the broth and simmer until they break down.
3. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
4. Return meat to the pot.
5. Serve thick with rye bread and strong mustard.