Medieval Peasant Pottage
Imported from TikTok
45 minsEasy4 servings

Medieval Peasant Pottage

A hearty, historical stew inspired by the daily meals of 14th-century English peasants. This simple one-pot dish features peas, root vegetables, and leafy greens thickened with oats and stale bread.

Mise turned a cooking video on TikTok into this written step-by-step recipe — 13 ingredients, 6 steps, 45 mins, with a generated photo for every step.

Time45min
LevelEasy
Servings4
Method 6 steps
01

Add the green split peas and water to a large pot.

02

Chop the onion, parsnips, and garlic, and add them to the pot. Cover and bring to a simmer.

03

Chop the cabbage and kale, then add the leafy greens to the simmering pottage and stir.

04

Tear the stale bread into pieces and add it to the pot along with the oats to help thicken the stew.

05

Season with salt to taste and continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender and the pottage reaches a thick consistency.

06

Serve the pottage hot with extra bread, slices of sharp cheddar cheese, and a mug of ale.

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