Dutch Green Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 oz. Canadian-style bacon
2 c. water, divided
1 1/2 oz. uncooked green split peas, sorted and rinsed
6 oz. potatoes, pared and diced
1/2 c. leeks, chopped
1/2 c. celery root, pared and diced
2 Tbsp. celery leaves
4 oz. precooked kielbasa, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1/8 tsp. summer savory leaves
dash of pepper

Preparation

Cut bacon into small pieces and set aside.
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Add peas and boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Add remaining cup of water and the bacon to saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, partially cover and let simmer for 1 hour. Add potatoes, leeks, celery root and celery leaves and cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
Add kielbasa, savory, and pepper and cook until sausage is heated through.
Serves 2.