Grandma's Pea and Rib Soup with Dumplings

Grandma's Pea and Rib Soup

A traditional family favourite, full of flavour and incredibly filling. Dairy-free; gluten-free if using gluten-free flour.

Dairy-Free

Prep Time

2 hours

Cook Time

2 hours

Servings

6 people

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 250g dried peas
• 1 rack of bacon ribs
• 1 leek
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 850ml water

For the Dumplings

• 150g self-raising flour
• 75g vegetable suet
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 125ml water

Method

Step 1: Soak the Peas

Dissolve the sodium bicarbonate tablets in boiling water, add the peas, and leave to soak.

Step 2: Prepare Ribs

Crack the ribs and soak in water. After at least 2 hours, rinse the peas and ribs well and add them to a large pan.

Step 3: Chop Vegetables

Chop the leeks, onions, and carrots.

Step 4: Simmer with Vegetables

Add to the pan with ribs and peas, water, and salt. Cook for 1.5 hours or until the meat is soft and falling off the bone.

Step 5: Make Dumpling Dough

Add the flour, suet, and salt to a bowl. Add the water and stir to make a dough.

Step 6: Shape Dumplings

Roll the dough into 3cm balls.

Step 7: Add to Pan

Add the dumplings to the pan.

Step 8: Simmer Dumplings

Simmer for 20 minutes to allow the dumplings to cook and expand.

Step 9: Serve

Serve, seasoned with black pepper.