Erwtensoep is the Dutch name for Split Pea Soup. It is so delicious on a cold winter day. The base ingredients are water/stock and split peas. You can add your favorite ingredients to this soup. The Dutch like to have "Rookworst" or smoked sausage with this soup.
If using a crock pot, put all the ingredients, except for the sausage in the pot and turn on high for 6 hours
If using a Dutch Oven or normal pot on the stove, fill it up with the water, add bouillon cubes and split peas and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Cut the vegetables up and add them to the soup. Let it simmer for 25 minutes more.
Take the bay leaves out and serve with the smoked sausage. It is not necessary to blend the soup, but I always do....mainly for the kids.