Finnish Pea Soup
A thick, hearty Finnish soup made with well-cooked green split peas and smoked pork, traditionally served with mustard.
Ingredients
- dried green peas400 g
- smoked pork knuckle600 g
- onion1 pcs
- water2000 ml
- salt1 to taste
- dried marjoram1 tsp
- ground black pepper1 to taste
- mustard1 tbsp
Instructions
Rinse the dried green split peas, cover with cold water and leave to soak overnight (about 12 hours).
Drain the soaked peas, transfer them to a large pot and add 2 L fresh water. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam.
Add the finely chopped onion, smoked pork knuckle and salt. Simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally so the peas don't stick to the bottom.
Once the peas are fully broken down, remove the knuckle, separate the meat from the bone and skin, cut it into pieces and return the meat to the soup.
Add the dried marjoram and black pepper, check the consistency, and if the soup is too thick, add a little water. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve the soup hot with mustard to taste.
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