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Creamy Dutch Erwtensoep with Smoked Sausage

Name: Creamy Dutch Erwtensoep with Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups dried split peas, Rinsed and soaked overnight; 8 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 smoked ham hock; 2 medium carrots, Diced; 1 medium onion, Chopped; 1 leek, Sliced; 2 celery stalks, Diced; 400g smoked sausage, Sliced; 150g ham, Diced; Salt and pepper, To taste; Fresh parsley, Chopped, for garnish

A rich and hearty pea soup with smoked sausage, perfect for warming up on a cold day.

4.3(322 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 3, 2025

Creamy Dutch Erwtensoep with Smoked Sausage — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Flavor Mix

For the Meats

For Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 543 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 44.5 g
Fat: 24.7 g
Fiber: 18.05 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3255 kcal
Protein: 228.2 g
Carbs: 267 g
Fat: 148.4 g
Fiber: 108.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups dried split peas Rinsed and soaked overnight	1300	90	220	4	100
8 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
2 bay leaves	0	0	0	0	0
1 smoked ham hock	340	30	0	25	0
2 medium carrots Diced	50	1	12	0.5	3
1 medium onion Chopped	40	1	9	0.1	1.5
1 leek Sliced	55	1	13	0.5	1.8
2 celery stalks Diced	15	0.7	3	0.2	1.5
400g smoked sausage Sliced	1200	80	8	100	0
150g ham Diced	250	25	1	18	0
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Peas

1
Rinse the split peas
Rinse the split peas thoroughly.
2
Cover and soak
Place them in a large bowl and cover with water.
3
Soak overnight
Soak overnight, then drain before use.
Tip: Ensure the peas are properly soaked to prevent a gritty texture.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Dice the vegetables
Dice the carrots, celery, and onions into small pieces.
2
Slice the leek
Slice the leek thinly, using only the white and light green parts.
3
Set aside
Keep vegetables in a separate bowl until ready to use.
Tip: Using a smoked sausage gives the soup a rich, authentic flavor.

How to Make Creamy Dutch Erwtensoep with Smoked Sausage

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Soup Base Preparation
Add soaked peas, water, bay leaves, and ham hock to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2
Vegetable Addition
Stir in the diced carrots, onion, leek, and celery. Simmer until peas are tender.
3
Meat Incorporation
Remove the ham hock, add sliced sausage and diced ham. Simmer for another 30 minutes.