Hernekeitto(Finnish Split-Pea Soup)
Hernekeitto(Finnish Split-Pea Soup) recipe
Yield
8 servingsPrep
60 minCook
30 minReady
90 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | each |
allspice
whole |
*
|
| 6 | cups |
water
|
|
| 2 | cups |
split peas
yellow or green |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
ham
cubed fully cooked, or, 1 1/2 lb smoked pork hocks |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
potatoes
cubed |
|
| 1 | cup |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
onions
chopped |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
dash |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | each |
allspice
whole |
*
|
| 1.4 | l |
water
|
|
| 473 | ml |
split peas
yellow or green |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
ham
cubed fully cooked, or, 1 1/2 lb smoked pork hocks |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
potatoes
cubed |
|
| 237 | ml |
carrots
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
dash |
*
|
Directions
Wrap allspice in cheesecloth and tie with string to form a spice bag.
In a large saucepan, combine water, peas, ham, and allspice.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add potatotes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper.
Return to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove spice bag.
If using pork hocks, remove and cool slightly.
When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and coarsely chop.
Discard bones.
Return meat to soup.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
