Pease Pottage
Transport your taste buds back to medieval England with this hearty and wholesome Pease Pottage recipe. Made with just a handful of simple, pantry-friendly ingredients—dried split peas, aromatic vegetables, and a fragrant bay leaf—this warm and creamy dish offers comforting flavors and a texture that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Traditionally slow-simmered for over an hour, Pease Pottage develops a rich depth of flavor, making it an ideal meal on chilly evenings. Whether enjoyed as a rustic centerpiece alongside crusty bread or as a comforting soup, this timeless recipe is as versatile as it is nourishing. Perfect for vegetarian diets and easy to prepare, Pease Pottage is a classic dish that celebrates the beauty of slow-cooked simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g dried split peas
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried split peas thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set them aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and dice the carrot. Dice the celery stalk into small pieces.
In a large pot, add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. If desired, melt the butter in the pot first to sauté the vegetables for added flavor. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add the rinsed split peas to the pot, followed by the vegetable stock and the bay leaf. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the peas are very soft and have broken down into a thick, creamy consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.
Season the pottage with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Pease Pottage warm, either on its own or with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.7 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 4811 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 80.6 g | 288% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.2 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4752 mg | 101% | |
*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.
