🇫🇮 Finnish Cuisine

Hernekeitto

Pea Soup

Prep Time 12 hours (soaking)
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 287 kcal

A thick, warming Finnish pea soup made from dried yellow peas simmered until velvety smooth, traditionally served every Thursday.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain soaked peas and place in a large pot with 1.5L fresh water. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam.
  2. 2 Add diced onion and carrots. Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 When peas are completely soft and falling apart, stir in mustard and marjoram.
  4. 4 Season generously with salt and pepper. The soup should be very thick.
  5. 5 Serve hot with Finnish mustard on the side and rye bread.

Did You Know?

Thursday pea soup is such a firm tradition that the Finnish military still serves it every Thursday in mess halls across the country.