Name: Finnish Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 500g dried green split peas, rinsed and soaked overnight; 400g smoked ham hock or pork shoulder, diced; 2 large yellow onions, finely diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 liters vegetable or chicken stock; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons mustard for serving

Instructions

Prepare the peas

Drain the soaked split peas and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Sauté the base

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and carrots, cooking until softened but not browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add meat and seasonings

Add the diced ham hock or pork shoulder to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the marjoram, ground mustard, cloves, and bay leaves, cooking until fragrant.
Cook the soup

Add the drained peas to the pot along with the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 2 hours or until peas are completely tender and beginning to break down.
Check consistency

Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to maintain desired consistency. The traditional Finnish pea soup should be thick but still spoonable. If it's too thick, add more stock; if too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce.
Season and serve

Remove bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls with a dollop of mustard on the side, as is traditional in Finland.

Finnish Pea Soup

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Finnish Pea Soup is Also Known As

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Finnish Pea Soup is Also Known As

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