SOUPE AUX POIS (PEA SOUP)

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Pea soup is usually served during the winter months since there are fewer fresh vegetables available. It's also very comforting. From Traditional Quebec Cooking by Micheline-Mongrain-Dontigny.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb salted pork, or 1 ham bone
1 lb dry yellow peas
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped (with leaves)
1/4 c fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried savory
salt, to taste
10 c cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Wash peas and soak overnight in cold water. Rinse peas and pour into a large pot.
  • 2. Add water and the rest of the ingredients to the peas, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 3 hours until the peas become very soft.
  • 3. Remove salted pork or ham bone.
  • 4. For a creamier consistency, puree half of the soup in a blender or a food processor. Return the puree into the soup and season to taste.
  • 5. This soup can be frozen for 6 months.

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