Pea Soup with Smoked Pork Hock – Hernesupp Suitsukoodiga

Hernesupp Suitsukoodiga is an Estonian soup that is traditionally served on New Year's Eve. Onions, garlic, and smoked pork bones are used to make the broth base. The broth is then poured to the dried peas, which are simmered until tender. The soup is sometimes pureed to give it a creamier texture, while some recipes include carrots. Hernesupp Suitsukoodiga is an acquired taste that is highly popular among Estonians of the older generations. The aromas and flavors of smoked pork transport them back to their childhood.

Ingredients

• 500 g pork, best is (smoked) leg or ribs or pork belly, 0,5 glass of pearl barley, 400 g dried yellow peas, 1 onion, sliced, 2 carrots, sliced, for seasoning salt, mustard, pepper, garlic

Directions

• One day before, put peas and barley to soak in to cold water
• Put all ingredients in to pot and add 3-3,5 litre of water
• Bring to boil and remove the foam
• Decrease heat and let soup to simmer at a low heat min 2 hours
• Season and serve