Norwegian Betasuppe

ElaineAnn's Note:

ZWT6 - Scandinavia

• Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 lb yellow split peas
• 1/2 cup ham, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 10 cups water
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 2 cups rutabagas, diced
• 2 cups celery root, diced
• 1 1/2 cups leeks, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine peas, ham, onion, thyme and water in a large Dutch oven and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2. Add potatoes, rutabaga, celery root, leek and salt. and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes.

Reviews

[French Tart]

A SOUPER SOUP thanks ElaineAnn! We enjoyed this for dinner with crusty rolls................I made it as posted with chopped bacon instead of ham - a wonderful hearty soup. Made for the Scandi tag events in KK's forum. Merci ElaineAnn!

[Bergy]

We loved this soup. Yes it does make a large potful. I have 4 double servings in the freezer and we had it for lunch today. Come Winter we will be enjoying it. The store where I did my produce shopping did not have celeric. I was in a hurry and did not have time to shop around - I used celery and it worked. It may not be the prettiest color (no split pea soup is) but it sure makes up for it in flavor.