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Nutritional Values
450kcal
30gProtein
50gCarbs
15gFat
12gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Pea Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Ärtsoppa — [airt-sop-pa]
Order
I'd like the pea soup, please.
Locally
Jag vill ha ärtsoppa, tack.
Say locally
Traditional yellow pea soup often served with pork.
Why try it?
Ärtsoppa is a time-honored Swedish dish with roots in the army and church traditions. It highlights the nation's appreciation for simple yet satiating fare.
How it tastes
The soup is thick and hearty, with a savory depth of flavor from cured pork, and a subtle sweetness from the peas.
Origin & History — first documented: 1200
Swedes have been eating ärtsoppa on Thursdays since the 13th century. Historically, it prepared people for fasting on Fridays, with its practicality and simplicity valued during Lutheran times.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 200 g yellow peas
- 🥩 150 g smoked pork
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🌿 1 tsp thyme
- 🌿 1 tsp marjoram
- 🧂 1 tsp pepper
- 🥣 2 tbsp mustard
Method
- 1 Soak yellow peas overnight.
- 2 Cook peas with smoked pork and water until tender.
- 3 Add chopped onions, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
- 4 Simmer until flavors meld and serve with mustard.
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