Recipe Idea: Pea Soup with Knuckle of Pork

Pea Soup Is A Warming And Hearty Dish That Is Popular In Many Regions Of Germany. This Recipe Combines Grandma's Traditional Pea Soup With The Juicy Pork Knuckle, A Typical German Dish, To Create A Wholesome And Satisfying Meal. Using Fresh Ingredients And Balanced Spices, This Soup Becomes An Unforgettable Taste Experience. With Just A Few Steps And A Short Preparation Time, It Is An Ideal Meal For A Cozy Evening.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Fresh Green Peas
• 1 Pork Knuckle (about 1.5 kg)
• 2 Onions, Diced
• 2 Carrots, Diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, Diced
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 2 Juniper Berries
• 2 Peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• Salt And Pepper To Taste
• Optional: Sour Cream For Serving

Instructions:

1. Cover The Pork Knuckle With Water In A Large Pot And Bring To A Boil. Drain The Water And Cover The Pork Knuckle With Fresh Water. Add Onions, Carrots, Celery, Bay Leaves, Juniper Berries, And Peppercorns.
2. Bring The Pork Knuckle To A Boil Again And Then Reduce The Heat. Simmer The Pork Knuckle On Low Heat For 2-3 Hours Until Tender.
3. While The Pork Knuckle Is Cooking, Add The Peas To A Pot And Cover With Water. Bring To A Boil And Then Reduce The Heat. Cook The Peas For 15-20 Minutes Until Tender.
4. Remove The Pork Knuckle From The Pot And Separate The Meat From The Bones. Cut The Meat Into Cubes.
5. Puree The Peas And Strain Through A Sieve.
6. Return The Peas To The Pot And Add The Pork Knuckle Meat.
7. Add Butter And Heat The Soup. Season With Salt And Pepper.
8. Optionally Add Sour Cream And Serve.

Additional Tips & Ideas

• If You Prefer A Creamier Consistency, You Can Also Season The Soup With Some Sour Cream Or Crème Fraîche.
• You Can Also Roast The Pork Knuckle In The Oven At 180 Degrees Celsius For 2-3 Hours Instead Of Cooking It On The Stove.

Pairings:

Fresh Bread Or Potato Dumplings Are Perfect Accompaniments To Pea Soup With Pork Knuckle, Absorbing The Soup And Enhancing The Flavor. A Green Salad Or Potato Salad Also Pairs Well With It.