soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

French-Canadian yellow pea soup is quite popular throughout Quebec. And this is a traditional yellow pea soup recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)

  • 1 1/2 c
    dried yellow peas
  • 6 c
    water, for soaking
  • 1/4 lb
    salt pork (salted pork belly)
  • 2 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    diced carrots
  • 1 c
    diced celery
  • 6 c
    water
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried savory (or 2 teaspoons fresh savory)
  • salt and pepper, for seasoning

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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