French Canadian Soupe Aux Quatorze Affaires (Pea Soup) Recipe

Name: French Canadian Soupe Aux Quatorze Affaires (Pea Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. salt pork, lean and fat; 1 tbsp. dry mustard; 1 lb. dried peas; 8 cups cold water; 1 lg. onion, sliced thin; 1/2 tsp. savory*; 1/4 tsp. wild; dried mint*; 1/8 tsp. thyme*; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced*; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can hominy corn; 1 cup dried bread chips; 1 tbsp. coarse salt*; 1 tbsp. butter

Servings: persons

1 lb. salt pork, lean and fat
1 tbsp. dry mustard
1 lb. dried peas
8 cups cold water
1 lg. onion, sliced thin
1/2 tsp. savory*
1/4 tsp. wild
dried mint*
1/8 tsp. thyme*
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced*
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can hominy corn
1 cup dried bread chips
1 tbsp. coarse salt*
1 tbsp. butter

1
Rub the salt pork with the dry mustard.
2
cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
3
Meanwhile sort, wash, then soak the peas in the cold water for 12 hours.
4
Place in a soup kettle--the peas and their water, the pork, onion, savory, mint, thyme, parsley and garlic.
5
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer from 3 to 4 hours, or until the peas are tender and the soup appears to be creamy.
6
Add the hominy and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add the bread chips, salt and the butter.
8
Taste for seasoning and serve.
9
*These five ingredients may be replaced with 1/4 cup salted herbs.
10
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. salt pork, lean and fat, 1 tbsp. dry mustard, 1 lb. dried peas, 8 cups cold water, and more.

Yes, French Canadian Soupe Aux Quatorze Affaires (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.

French Canadian Soupe Aux Quatorze Affaires (Pea Soup)

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