Gluten-Free Swedish Yellow Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa)

Ingredients

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• 1 lb dried yellow split peas, rinsed
• 1 lb lightly salted pork belly or a smoked pork shank
• 1 large onion, diced
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme Shop
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger Shop
• 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp gluten-free coarse mustard, for serving Shop

Instructions

1. 1 Put the peas, pork, onion, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam.
2. 2 Add the marjoram, thyme, ginger, and pepper. Cover partly and simmer gently for 75 to 90 minutes, stirring now and then, until the peas are soft and mostly broken down.
3. 3 Lift out the pork, cut it into small pieces (discard any bone), and return it to the pot.
4. 4 Taste and add salt only as needed. Serve hot with mustard on the side to stir in.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• In Sweden this is often followed by pancakes; use a gluten-free pancake recipe if you continue the tradition.
• Add water as it thickens; it should be spoonable but not paste-like.
• Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Common questions