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Bitter-Basket t1_j3ygtas wrote

Peas are amazing. I could eat split pea soup once a week easy.

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DeTrotseTuinkabouter t1_j3ymk2x wrote

It's so good andso rich. Good Dutch split pea soup contains like three different types of meat. Let it cool in a bowl, flip it, and if you manage to get it out it will retain its shape fully.

And on the side we tend to eat rye bread topped with bacon...

Granted there are vegetarian options nowadays. But TIL those will still be protein rich thanks to the peas!

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Bitter-Basket t1_j3ytt9b wrote

Wow ! In the US it's more soupy. Made with chicken broth and cubed ham. A dab of sour cream in the soup bowl and a side of sourdough bread and butter is always good.

I always sneak a hunk of butter in the pan near the end for good measure.

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janolf t1_j40pumw wrote

The thickness in european traditional pea soups often comes from adding pork feet, pork tail or some other off-cut with a lot of gelatin. At least in Germany, probably also in the Netherlands.

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bighootay t1_j3zdm0s wrote

Me too :). Just finished some as a matter of fact

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ltethe t1_j4029aa wrote

I love it but my guts… Well, you’re going to be smelling them.

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