Hollandse Erwten (Split Pea) Soup Recipe

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Hollandse Erwten (Split Pea) Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (16 oz) packages split peas
  • 1 medium onion (medium to large)
  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 large baking potato
  • 1/4 lb bacon
  • 4 quarts water

Directions:

  1. Empty split peas from package,; wash and check for foreign matter.
  2. Cut carrots, celery, bacon and onion into 1/4-inch dice; set aside.
  3. Peel and quarter potato; set aside.
  4. Add Bacon to 6 quart pot and over medium heat stir and fry until crispy.
  5. Remove Bacon and discard all but a teaspoon of bacon fat.
  6. Add onions and cook until caramelized.
  7. Add 4 quarts water and split peas to the pot on high flame; bring to boil.
  8. Turn down flame to low to medium.
  9. Add potato and rinsed ham hocks.
  10. Cook approximately 1 hour or until potato is almost done.
  11. Add celery and carrots.
  12. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
  13. Take the ham hocks out of the pot and remove the meat.
  14. Take your potato masher and mash the potato to thicken the soup.
  15. Add the ham hock meat.
  16. Stir this soup occasionally as the peas tend to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  17. Do not add salt and pepper as ham hocks may be salty enough.
  18. Serve with croutons.
  19. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 90.22 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.88g 9%
Cholesterol 9.78mg 3%
Sodium 180.11mg 8%
Potassium 204.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.5g 2%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 3.03g 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 68.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 16.22 Kcal (68 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.06g 9%
Cholesterol 1.76mg 3%
Sodium 32.38mg 8%
Potassium 36.77mg 4%
Total Carbs 1.17g 2%
Sugars 0.44g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 7%
Protein 0.54g 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 12.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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