Embark on a culinary journey to Sweden with a delightful dish deeply rooted in tradition: the Swedish pea soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a symphony of simple ingredients, capturing the essence of Swedish cuisine. At its core lies a harmonious blend of yellow split peas, onions, carrots, celery, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. The addition of pork imparts a rich umami flavor, while the optional addition of smoked ham hock infuses the soup with a smoky depth.
This versatile dish offers a canvas for personal expression, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy texture or a more rustic, chunky consistency, the choice is yours. Dive into the diverse recipe variations presented in this article, each offering unique interpretations of this Swedish classic. From the traditional recipe that stays true to its roots to the modern twists that introduce innovative flavors, there's a recipe for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's explore the delectable world of Swedish pea soup!
FRESH PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.) Off the heat, add the mint, salt, and pepper.
- *Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed. With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed. Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with garlic croutons.
SWEDISH YELLOW PEA SOUP (EMERIL LAGASSE)
Sounds good and economical too! Be careful not to salt the soup too soon; because ham hocks are so salty, the soup may not need any added salt. And of course, I would add some minced garlic as well. One reviewer from the other site suggested adding some mustard into the stock. (to taste?) Also, her Swedish grandmother mashed 2/3 of the peas only and a third left alone for some texture. From Food Network, Emeril Lagasse, 2004. Posted for ZWT 2010.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Scandinavian
Time 3h55m
Yield 2 quarts, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a soup pot or large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onions, celery, and carrot and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and cloves and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ham hocks and water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until hocks are beginning to get tender.
- Add the peas and black pepper and continue to simmer for 2 hours. Remove the ham hocks and set aside to cool slightly.
- Puree the soup in a blender, or use an immersion blender, working in batches if necessary.
- Return the soup to the pot and keep warm until ready to serve.
- If the soup seems too thick, thin with a bit of water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- When the salt pork is cool enough to handle, remove any visible fat or gristle and discard. Shred the meat and garnish each serving with some of the meat.
SCANDINAVIAN YELLOW PEA SOUP
Steps:
- Wash and drain peas. Cover with cold water and soak overnight or according to package directions. Drain and place in large kettle with 3 quarts water. Slowly bring to a boil. Cooked covered over medium heat for 1 hour. Skim off pea skins as they float to the top. Add bacon or salt pork. ( If pork is very salty, soak in cold water for 30 minutes, drain and pat dry.) Cover soup and simmer over lowest possible heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. the peas should be of puréed consistency. Add celeriac or celery, leeks, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and Canadian bacon to soup during last 45 minutes of cooking time. Stir soup occasionally and check for desired consistency; if necessary, add a little hot water. When ready to serve, remove bacon or salt pork and Canadian bacon to heated platter and slice. Serve soup and sliced meats separately. The meats may also be served cold, if desired.
MY SWEDISH PEA SOUP
This is the Pea soup we serve with Piruka. You can cook this on top of the stove, crockpot, or in a roasting pan in the oven. I prefer to cook it in the oven or a Large cockpot when I am not going to be home. But if I do it in a cockpot I have to cut the recipe in half.
Provided by Bonnie Beck
Categories Other Soups
Time 12h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Yes, you are going to use all four different kinds of peas. Please not we are talking about Ham as American's make which is sweet. Ours is roasting only in a little water.
- 2. Put it all the ingredience in a roasting pan with a open vent and cover. Set in oven at 350*. It will need to cook all day till it is reduced to the consistence you like. You will need to stir it occasionally to lift the peas from the bottom. Add as much salt and pepper as you like. Remove ham bones and hock bones. Cut off the ham and whatever meat you have on the hooks. Return to soup. We do not throw away the ham bone, the hook bones or the fat. It is all return to the soup after we have finished serving. We return it to the leftover soup as it keeps adding flavor to the soup. It freezes beautifully.
- 3. We serve this with homemade Black Russian Rye bread/with lots of sweet butter or Piruka. When I cook this, I start it cooking before I go to bed. I don't sleep well, for me it's not an inconvenience.
SWEDISH PEA SOUP (ARTSOPPA)
A traditional Swedish dish. Very easy to prepare. The consistency of the peas is up to everyone. I like them al dente in the broth, while some like them so soft that the soup becomes more like a porridge. In Sweden this is traditionally served with warm Punsch (a sweet beverage with arrack). The soup could of course be made vegetarian. Substitute vegetable bouillon cubes for the meat.
Provided by Andreacute Grisell
Categories Beans
Time 13h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the peas in 2 quarts of water overnight.
- Bring the peas to a boil in the water they soaked in.
- Add onion, meat and spices except mustard.
- Simmer until the meat is done and the peas have softened (about 1 hour).
- Take up the meat and cut into pieces.
- Put them back in the soup.
- Add more spices, if necessary.
- Serve hot with mustard.
SWEDISH PEA SOUP
Pea Soup is traditionally eaten in Sweden and Finland on Thursday in preparation for fasting on Friday. It is very popular there as it is inexpensive and easy to make and most people like it. In Sweden yellow split peas are used; green for Finland. A great use for leftover ham using ingredients found in most kitchens.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Ham
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort through peas to remove any stones or foreign matter. Wash and drain.
- Combine all the ingredients except mustard in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with spicy brown mustard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 1377.9, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 15, Sugar 6.3, Protein 29.6
SWEDISH YELLOW PEA SOUP
Provided by Suzanne Hamlin
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the peas in a colander under cool running water. Put them in a large, nonreactive bowl and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak uncovered in a cool place overnight.
- Put the peas and soaking water into a heavy 6-to-8-quart pot. Add water to cover again by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and let boil two minutes. Skim off and discard any foam and skins that rise to the top.
- Stir in the chopped onion. Cut the piece of bacon crosswise into two pieces, and add to the pot with 3 tablespoons fresh marjoram or thyme leaves, stripped of stems and chopped.
- Let the soup boil gently for 40 to 90 minutes until it becomes very thick and buttery yellow. Whole peas will take longer and will be soft but still whole when cooked. Split peas will take a shorter time to cook and will almost disintegrate. If the soup becomes too thick, add more water.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Remove the two pieces of bacon, and cut off and discard the rind. Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Reserve.
- Stir the soup well, and season with 2 to 4 tablespoons mustard. Add salt, if necessary, and black pepper. Add more fresh thyme or marjoram if desired.
- Serve with soup in shallow bowls with slices of bacon on the side. Pass additional mustard to stir into the soup. In Sweden, this soup, called artsoppa, is served with crisp rye bread covered with grated vasterbottem, a sharp, hard cheese. Aged cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano are good substitutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you are short on time, you can use frozen peas instead of fresh peas.
- If you don't have any fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just add it at the end of the cooking time.
- Serve the soup with rye bread or crackers for a complete meal.
- To make the soup vegan, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon.
Conclusion:
Swedish pea soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, with or without bacon, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and comforting meal, give Swedish pea soup a try.
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