How to pronounce Erwtensoep

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɛrtə(n)ˌsup/. In plain English letters that is ERR-tun-soop, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Erwtensoep?

Erwtensoep is a soup or stew of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Whole country. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu and pork. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Erwtensoep comes from

Erwtensoep is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map.

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