Soupe Au Pois a Memere (French Canadian Pea Soup) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My grandmother's pea soup recipe. This one has been made and enjoyed over and over in this household. You can use the green peas or the yellow peas or a combination of both. You can use a ham bone in lieu of the salt pork if you prefer. Ingredients:
1 lb peas, dried |
8 cups water |
1/2 lb salt pork, all in one piece |
1 onion, large chopped |
1/2 cup celery, chopped |
1/4 cup carrot, grated |
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, fresh chopped |
1 bay leaf |
1 teaspoon savory, dried |
salt |
black pepper |
Directions:
1. Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight.
2. Drain and place in a large pot; add water, parsley, salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, savory and 1 tsp salt.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
4. Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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