Danish Pea Soup with Pork

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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

9 steps

1. 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.

2. Drain the soaked peas and set them aside.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Meanwhile, peel the carrots and dice them into small cubes. Slice the leek into thin rounds and rinse thoroughly. Dice the onion finely.

6. 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.

7. Remove the smoked pork from the pot, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the soup.

8. Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with rye bread or crusty rolls on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (682.0g)

Calories		959
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		68.2 g	87%
	Saturated Fat	23.9 g	119%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		88 mg	29%
Sodium		1707 mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate		56.6 g	21%
	Dietary Fiber	21.1 g	76%
	Total Sugars	10.2 g
Protein		32.1 g	64%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		142 mg	11%
Iron		4.8 mg	27%
Potassium		1127 mg	24%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2456 cal (63.4%%)

Protein: 512 cal (13.2%%)

Carbs: 903 cal (23.3%%)