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Thick green split pea soup with rookworst, celery root and celeriac. Traditional Dutch winter food; must be thick enough to hold a spoon upright.
Erwtensoep has been Dutch winter food since the medieval period. The canonical preparation uses split green peas slow-cooked with pork, rookworst smoked sausage and celery root until the soup is almost stew-like in consistency. The Dutch say it must be thick enough to hold a spoon standing upright. Utrecht market stalls serve fresh erwtensoep from October.
3 editor picks for Erwtensoep (Dutch Split Pea Soup) in Utrecht, ranked by editorial score. All Utrecht signature dishes · Erwtensoep (Dutch Split Pea Soup) across every city.
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Biologische Boerenmarkt Vredenburg ★ 4.6
centrum · Vredenburgplein, 3511 Utrecht
Utrecht's organic farmers market on Vredenburgplein every Friday. Local farmers sell cheese, organic produce, bread, juices, meat and sustainable fish.
Ledig Erf ★ 4.4
centrum · Tolsteegplein 3, 3511 SK Utrecht
Utrecht favourite waterside terrace, packed April to October. Tables line the Tolsteegplein quay. Dutch bar food and draught beer; no reservations.
Stadsbrouwerij Utrechts Bier ★ 4.2
centrum · Paardenveld 1, 3511 PC Utrecht
Utrecht's original city brewery on the Paardenveld, reviving the Bisschop amber ale recipe. The taproom pours amber, pilsner and seasonals on six taps.
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