Swedish Yellow Pea Soup with Pork

Ingredients

• 1.25 lb pork shoulder, boneless
• 1.5 cups dried yellow split peas
• 1 medium onion, peeled whole
• 1 large carrot, peeled whole
• 8 cups water
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut pork into 1-inch chunks. Rinse split peas in a strainer under cold water.

2. 2

   Pour water into a large pot. Add pork, split peas, whole onion, and whole carrot.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce to medium-low and cover partially.

4. 4

   Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas break down and pork is very tender.

5. 5

   Remove onion and carrot with a slotted spoon. Discard the onion; mash the carrot and return it.

6. 6

   Stir in salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. The soup should be thick and creamy.

7. 7

   Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot with lid (6-quart minimum)
• chef's knife
• cutting board
• strainer
• slotted spoon
• wooden spoon
• ladle

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