soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)

Renton, WA
Updated on Jun 19, 2015

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)

  • Step 1
    Soak the peas in the water for about 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl of cold water, soak the salt pork for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large stock pot, brown the onions in the butter. Add the carrots and celery. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 4
    Add 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.
  • Step 5
    Remove 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.
  • Step 6
    Add the savory, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Keyword: #Quebec
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Canadian

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