Baked Soup

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   A day before or 6-7 hours before you want the soup, wash the peas in cold water.

2. 2

   Remove any that are discoloured or that float.

3. 3

   Drain and then let soak in the warm water for three hours, in a large oven-proof pan.

4. 4

   After three hours, do not change the water but add the beef, bacon, onions, carrots, celery and seasonings.

5. 5

   Add cold water to just cover the ingredients, then bake tightly covered at 180 C or 350 F for three hours or until reduced by about a third.

6. 6

   Serve with lots of crusty bread.

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