Anyone else ever Volksmarch?

[High Springs Gator]

Originally Posted by Crew Chief

Balad1 posted a link to the European Stars & Stripes newspaper about a great Bamberg restaurant and I started reminescing about the Sars & Stripes newspaper we read in Germany. It's there where we first read about Volksmarching. For those who have never had the pleasure, a volksmarch is a 10 or 20 kilometer (6.2 miles/12.4 miles) walk that you can follow at your own pace. There are no prizes for finishing 1st, 2nd or even 3rd, since the course is usually open for about 8 hours or so. but you may purchase an attractive participation medal that the club hosting the march sells. Most are routed through beautiful forests and scenic villages. You walk along at your own pace and meet other volksmarchers. At the end of the trail everyone sits down to a meal of things like wurst, pea soup, pastries and other German treats. Kinda negates the calories you lost on the hike. But the memories and friends you make will be worth it!

I believe Volksmarching started in Germany but the IVV (International Volksmarching Association has marches in many countries around the world, including the U.S.

I'd love to have a recipe for one of those delicious pea soups i had on those Volksmarches. Yum

[my54ford]

Originally Posted by High Springs Gator

I'd love to have a recipe for one of those delicious pea soups i had on those Volksmarches. Yum

Sure it was split pea? Lentils are more often used.... I have a butt kicking lentil-hamhock-cabbage recipe right from Omas kuche!

Lentils vs Split Peas | TasteSpotting

[High Springs Gator]

Originally Posted by my54ford

Sure it was split pea? Lentils are more often used.... I have a butt kicking lentil-hamhock-cabbage recipe right from Omas kuche!

Lentils vs Split Peas | TasteSpotting

Yes I distinctly remember it was pea soup. I found this recipe which likely resembles the pea soups I ate.

German Split Pea Soup (Erbsensuppe)

• 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 slices bacon -- finely chopped
• 1 large onion -- finely chopped
• 1 rib celery -- finely chopped
• 1 large carrot -- peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small celery root -- peeled and finely chopped
• Kosher salt -- to taste
• 2 Tbs flour
• 10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb green split peas -- rinsed and drained
• 2 large smoked ham hocks (about 2 lbs. total)
• Freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

• Place oil and bacon in a 6-qt. pot and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add onions, celery, carrots, and celery root, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 3 minutes.
• Tie parsley, thyme, and bay leaves together with kitchen twine; add to pot with peas, ham hocks, and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until peas are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat. Discard herbs. Transfer hocks to a plate to let cool; pull off and chop the meat; discard fat, skin, and bones. Stir meat into soup, season with salt and pepper, and ladle soup into bowls.
• Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

German Split Pea Soup - Saveur.com

[Crew Chief]

Many thanks for the soup recipes!!! It's getting that time of year; make some good soup and sit around reminescing bout the old days in Germany!