Erbsensuppe

pea soup

noun ERP-zen-zoop-eh Rare

Usage Note

Erbsensuppe is traditionally a thick, slow-simmered soup made from dried split peas (Schälerbsen), carrots, celeriac, and smoked pork. It is closely associated with the German military tradition (Bundeswehr-Erbsensuppe) and also with Berlin street food, where it is sold from Gulaschkanone field kitchens.

Examples

"Die dickliche Erbsensuppe mit geräucherter Mettwurst wärmte uns nach dem langen Marsch."

Natural Translation

The thick pea soup with smoked mettwurst warmed us after the long march.

Literal Translation

The thick pea-soup with smoked mettwurst warmed us after the long march.

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