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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb hull-less split green peas, for better flavour and consistency
  • 2 quarts water, cold
  • 1 lb pork leg
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 pinch dry mustard
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash pepper, Ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  1. This Finnish pea soup can be made well in advance.
  2. You can double or triple the recipe and freeze it in useful quantities.
  3. Malla Karhusaari also suggests reducing the cooking time by using a pressure cooker or microwave to prepare it.
  4. Rinse peas and soak in cold water in large port for 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Bring peas and soaking water to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for one hour or until peas begin to soften.
  6. Add pork and continue to simmer for two to three hours, until peas and meat ar thoroughly cooked.
  7. When meat is tender, remove it from pot, discard skin and bone, cut meat in cubes and return to soup.
  8. You may need to add more water to pot for desired consistency.
  9. Season with marjoram, mustard, salt and pepper.
  10. Heat to blend flavors and serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

178 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 5g 6% DV
Carbs 35.6g 13% DV
Fiber 16.8g 60% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9813mg 100% DV
Potassium 839.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 15.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 243.5mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 49.7mg 55% DV
Calcium 706mg 54% DV
Iron 23.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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