18th Century recipes for Onion Pie and French Canadian Pea Soup Recipe

Name: 18th Century recipes for Onion Pie and French Canadian Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Yeast dough, for crust homemade or store bought; 4 cups diced onions; 3 tablespoons butter or safflower oil; 2/3 cup diced slab bacon; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream or yogurt; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 pound yellow peas; 1/2 pound salt pork or ham bone; 2 3/4 quarts water; 3 onions; 2 carrots, diced into small cubes; 2 to 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon savory; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Yeast dough, for crust homemade or store bought
4 cups diced onions
3 tablespoons butter or safflower oil
2/3 cup diced slab bacon
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound yellow peas
1/2 pound salt pork or ham bone
2 3/4 quarts water
3 onions
2 carrots, diced into small cubes
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon savory
Salt and pepper

1
Prepare yeast dough and let rise.
2
Put onions and oil in heavy pot or skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until soft and beginning to brown (about 15 minutes).
3
Fry bacon, drain, and reserve.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
5
Press down raised crust dough and roll out to 1/4-inch thick.
6
Line an 8 1/2 by 14-inch pan with the dough.
7
Roll the edges down and tuck under to form an even 2-inch rim.
8
Let crust recover about 15 minutes.
9
Then spread bacon and onions evenly over the bottom.
10
Beat the eggs until lemon colored and combine with sour cream.
11
Spread over onions.
12
Scatter caraway seeds on top.
13
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
14
For the French Canadian Pea Soup: Soak peas overnight and drain.
15
Put all ingredients into the pot.
16
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
17
Remove and let stand 1 hour.
18
Put back onto the heat and bring to a boil.
19
Lower heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour or more until peas are tender.
20
Add salt and pepper.
21
Reheat before serving.
22
Usually tastes better second time around.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Yeast dough, for crust homemade or store bought, 4 cups diced onions, 3 tablespoons butter or safflower oil, 2/3 cup diced slab bacon, and more.

Yes, 18th Century recipes for Onion Pie and French Canadian Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

18th Century recipes for Onion Pie and French Canadian Pea Soup

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions