Danish Pea Soup with Pork
Warm, hearty, and bursting with rustic Nordic flavors, Danish Pea Soup with Pork is the ultimate comfort food to cozy up to on chilly days. Featuring tender smoked pork belly or ham hock, creamy yellow peas, and a medley of carrots, leeks, and onions, this traditional Danish dish is simmered to perfection for a rich, velvety texture. Infused with aromatic bay leaf, black pepper, and fresh parsley, this slow-cooked soup delivers both depth and simplicity in every comforting spoonful. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this timeless recipe pairs beautifully with rye bread or crusty rolls for a truly satisfying meal. Enjoy a taste of Denmark in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow guide for a soul-warming classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Dried yellow peas
- 500 g Smoked pork belly or ham hock
- 1.5 liters Water
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Leek
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the dried yellow peas thoroughly under cold water and soak them in a large bowl of water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Drain the soaked peas and set them aside.
In a large pot, add the smoked pork belly or ham hock and 1.5 liters of water. Bring to a gentle boil and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Add the drained yellow peas to the pot along with the bay leaf. Lower the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, peel the carrots and dice them into small cubes. Slice the leek into thin rounds and rinse thoroughly. Dice the onion finely.
Add the diced carrots, leek, and onion to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 60 minutes, or until the peas have broken down and the soup has thickened to your preferred consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the smoked pork from the pot, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the soup.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with rye bread or crusty rolls on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 272.1 g | 349% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.4 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 7186 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.5 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 84.7 g | 302% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.1 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4493 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
