Erwtensoep (Snert)

Erwtensoep, or snert, is a thick split-pea soup so dense your spoon stands upright in it, perfected over centuries as a winter warmer. A typical bowl contains 20 grams of fiber from the peas, which is 40% more than the average vegetable soup. The soup is traditionally served with smoked sausage and rye bread, offering a heartiness that is cheaper than the typical beef stew. Snert’s nutritional density makes it a superior cold-weather meal compared to #8 Kibbeling, which is lighter and more snack-oriented.