Kapusta z Grochem (Wigilia Sauerkraut with Split Peas)

Name: Kapusta z Grochem (Wigilia Sauerkraut with Split Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Polish (traditional)
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas; 2 lb sauerkraut (chopped); 1/2 oz dried mushrooms; 2 onions (diced); 4 tbsp oil or butter; 1 tbsp flour; 1 tsp pepper; Salt

Prep 15 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 15 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Cook peas and sauerkraut separately; acid from the kraut stops peas softening.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow split peas
2 lb sauerkraut chopped
1/2 oz dried mushrooms
2 onions diced
4 tbsp oil or butter
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp pepper
Salt

Method

01

Simmer split peas in water 40 minutes until soft.
02

Simmer sauerkraut and mushrooms in 2 cups water 30 minutes; chop mushrooms.
03

Fry onions until golden and stir in flour.
04

Combine everything and cook 10 minutes; season well.

Notes & swaps

Cook peas and sauerkraut separately; acid from the kraut stops peas softening.

Kapusta z Grochem (Wigilia Sauerkraut with Split Peas)

Ingredients

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