Pea Soup with Smoked Meat

Ingredients

• Yellow split peas — 250 g
• Smoked ribs — 500 g
• Potatoes — 4 pcs
• Carrot — 1 pc
• Onion — 1 pc
• Water — 2.5 l
• Salt and pepper — to taste

Method

1. 1

   Soak the peas in cold water for 3 hours, then drain.

   
2. 2

   Pour fresh water into a pot, add smoked ribs and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add the peas and cook for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Dice the potatoes, chop the carrot and onion.

5. 5

   Add vegetables to the pot and cook until the peas and vegetables are completely tender (another 15–20 minutes).

6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Tip: use meaty smoked ribs for a richer flavour.