Dutch Soups

Snert is a traditional soup made with split peas, vegetables, and pork. Its texture is so thick that a spoon should be able to remain in an upright position when placed in the middle of the cooking pot, so snert is often made a day in advance, the... READ MORE

Mosterdsoep is a traditional soup made with a combination of flour, butter, stock, cream, leeks, and coarse grain mustard (preferably Groningse or Zaanse mosterd). This soup is a specialty of Groningen. If desired, bacon and white wine can be adde... READ MORE

Groentesoep met balletjes is a traditional vegetable soup with meatballs. It’s usually made with a combination of vegetable stock, carrots, celery, chives, parsley, vermicelli pasta, salt, and black pepper. The stock is heated and brought to... READ MORE

Humkessoep is a provincial Dutch soup made with string beans, potatoes, green beans, bacon, white beans, sausages, and leeks. When served in a small portion, it can be consumed as an appetizer, but when served in larger portions it is a hearty and... READ MORE