Canadian Pea Soup Recipe

1. 1

   Place peas in a colander; rinse under running water.

2. 2

   Put peas in a large stockpot; cover with cool water and allow to soak overnight.

3. 3

   (If using split peas, there's no need to presoak.)

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   In a large pot, heat the butter and saute/fry onion till softened, about 2 min.

6. 6

   Add in peas, salt, salt pork, water and savory.

7. 7

   Bring to boil; cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hrs or possibly unntil salt pork is tender.

8. 8

   Remove pork; chop and turn to soup.

9. 9

   Continue simmering soup till peas are tender, about 30 min longer.

10. 10

    Remove 2 c. peas from soup and process in food processor; stir back into the soup.

11. 11

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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