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Smoked Kessler, Bacon & cheese Sausage Pea Soup
Irene Muller

Smoked Kassler, Bacon & cheese Sausage Pea Soup

5 from 2 votes
A real winter delight is exactly what we would say to describe this smoked Kassler bacon, cheese and sausage pea soup. Serve it hot!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry split peas rinsed and drained after they have been soaked overnight
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery sliced into small pieces
  • 1 large onion cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 kg Kessler pork chops chopped
  • 500 g bacon and cheese pork sausages sliced
  • Black Pepper
  • 50 ml Lemon juice
  • Parsley for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Place a large saucepan on medium heat, add the oil and heat.
  2. Braise the pork sausages, remove and set them aside.
  3. Braise the chopped Kessler pork chops until nicely browned, remove and set aside.
  4. In the same saucepan, stir-fry the chopped celery, carrots, onions, and garlic.
  5. When onions are translucent, add the meat, soaked split peas, and water.
  6. Cook for about 1 to 2 hours, stirring now and then until meat is falling apart.