Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Berne market soup

Berne Recipe  
From the early time local market have had significant influence on social and economic life. How many painters have been inspire by market sounds and sights? since the one of it founder, Bertold V de Zaehringen,Berne has been renowned for its market. It is still rewarding today to wander through the town on market day. with this unique dish, " Berner Maritsuppe" , the most demanding appetite can be satisfied.


Ingredients: Serves 4-5 persons ( Preparation times 1 hr 15 minutes)


50 g yellow split peas, soaked (dry weight)


20 g butter


30 g leeks


30 g celery


30 g carrots


30 g onions


100g smoked bacon, diced


120 g potatoes, diced


150 g knuckle of pork (soaked in cold water)


1.5 l stock(unsalted)


3o g chive, chopped bay leaf and sprig of fresh thyme salt and peper


Methods:


    Cut the vegetables into neat even pieces and sweat in the butter without colouring. Add the split peas, bacon knuckle of pork, stock, bay leaf and thyme. Cook for about 50 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until they are cooked.Adjust the seasoning (take care not to over salt). Sprinkle with chives.


Note: Serve in raditional tureen. Cut the knuckle of pork into large pieces.


Recommended drinks: dry cider or a light red wine

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