SARAH'S PEA SOUP

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Pea soup is very popular in Quebec, Canada. It is a staple of our kitchens, actually!

Provided by SarahCooks

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry whole peas
2 quarts water
1 cup dry split peas
2 tablespoons vegetable base
12 ounces salt pork
2 onions, minced
3 small carrots, shredded
3 small carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ tablespoons dried chives
1 ½ tablespoons dried savory
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the dry whole peas in a pot with enough water to cover, and soak 8 hours or overnight.
Drain soaked peas, and return to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Mix in the dry split peas, vegetable base, salt pork, onions, carrots, chives, savory, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours, until peas are tender. Remove and discard the salt pork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 646.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g