Snert (Split Pea Soup)

Snert (Split Pea Soup)

The Dutch version of split pea soup: Snert! Use the slow cooker for convenience; however, you’ll need to stick around to stir and add water as needed.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) bag dried split peas
  • 1 ham hock
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 3 ½ cups water, plus more as needed
  • 4 small potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 leek, diced
  • ½ large onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves, stalks diced and leaves chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, sliced

Directions

Step 1
Place dried split peas, ham hock, and bacon into slow cooker; pour in chicken broth and 3 1/2 cups water.

Step 2
Cover cooker and cook on High until peas are tender and broken apart, 3 to 4 hours. Stir in more water as needed to prevent soup from burning on the bottom. Stir occasionally throughout cooking.

Step 3
Stir potatoes, carrots, leek, onion, celery, and garlic into soup; mix in more water, if needed. Cover and cook soup on High for 2 more hours.

Step 4
Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and cloves; mix sausage slices into soup. Cover and cook 2 more hours to blend the flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487
Calories
29g
Fat
32g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat29g 37%
Saturated Fat10g 50%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium1566mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber7g 25%
Total Sugars6g
Protein25g
Vitamin C22mg 110%
Calcium62mg 5%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium945mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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