soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)

How To Make soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)

• 1

  Soak the peas in the water for about 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
• 2

  In a bowl of cold water, soak the salt pork for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• 3

  In a large stock pot, brown the onions in the butter. Add the carrots and celery. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 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.
• 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.
• 6

  Add the savory, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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