Pea soup with smoked meat

8 servings

100 minutes

Pea soup with smoked meat is a hearty dish rooted in traditional European cuisine. This soup is a true find for lovers of rich and deep flavors. Tender peas give the dish softness and a slight sweetness, potatoes make it dense and warming, while smoked pork adds spiciness and rich aroma. This combination of ingredients creates a harmonious balance of flavors that is perfect for cozy home lunches. Historically, pea soup was popular among peasants and travelers due to its nutritional value and simplicity of preparation. Today, it remains a classic comfort food that pairs wonderfully with rye bread or fresh herbs. It is best served hot to fully release all the aromas.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 342
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 25.6g
• Carbohydrates: 23.3g

Ingredients

• Smoked pork: 300 g
• Canned green peas: 1 jar
• Potato: 7 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Clean all vegetables, dice the potatoes, and cook on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 7 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

2. Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion. Sauté the vegetables in a hot pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 piece

3. Cut the smoked meat into cubes, add half to the pan with carrots and onions, and fry for 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked pork: 300 g

4. Pour the peas from the jar with the juice into the potatoes, and add the remaining meat and sauté.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned green peas: 1 jar
   • Smoked pork: 300 g

5. Add salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch