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This traditionally German Recipe for How to Cook Split Pea Soup could also be called a stew. It is not very liquid but if you prefer is more liquid, you can just add a little more chicken broth and add the potatoes like 10 minutes before the soup is ready. I, however, like my pea soup a little more mushy.
If you follow this video, you will learn step-by-step, how to cool pea soup the German way.
Pea Soup is inexpensive and easy to cook – perfect for beginners!
Ingredients
- 250 g split or whole Peas
- 1 leek
- 200 g Celery Root
- 2 carrots
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 100 g bacon, cubed
- 750 ml chicken broth
- 250 g potatoes
- 4 Wieners
- some salt, pepper
- some White Wine Vinegar
Instructions
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Put the peas in a bowl and cover with water, let them soak over night.
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The next day: Cut the leek into rings, the carrots, celery and the potatoes into cubes.
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Heat the oil in a large pot and add the bacon.
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Let the bacon fry for a few minutes, then add the Carrots, Leek and Celery Root.
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Sautee for a few minutes, then add the Chicken Broth.
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Remove the remaining water from the peas and add them to the pot.
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Let cook for 45 minutes, stir inbetween and check that ther is enough liquid in the pot.
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After 45 minutes, add the Potatoes and let them cook in there for 10-15 minutes, continue to stir frequently.
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Slive the Wieners and add them to the soup at the end of the cooking time.
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Spice with salt, pepper and vinegar.
Notes
Add more Brooth if needed.
