soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)
French-Canadian yellow pea soup is quite popular throughout Quebec. And this is a traditional yellow pea soup recipe.
prep time
4 Hr
cook time
2 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried yellow peas
- 6 cups water, for soaking
- 1/4 pound salt pork (salted pork belly)
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 6 cups water
- 3 - bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried savory (or 2 teaspoons fresh savory)
- - salt and pepper, for seasoning
How To Make soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)
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Step 1Soak the peas in the water for about 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2In a bowl of cold water, soak the salt pork for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Step 3In a large stock pot, brown the onions in the butter. Add the carrots and celery. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Step 4Add the water, drained peas, meat and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours or until the peas are tender.
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Step 5Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove the meat from the fat of the salt pork, chop into small dice and return to the pot and cook until heated through.
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Step 6Add the savory, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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Category:
Vegetable Soup
Keyword:
#Quebec
Keyword:
#French-Canadian
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Stove Top
Culture:
Canadian
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