soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)
(2 ratings)
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)
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1 1/2 cdried yellow peas
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6 cwater, for soaking
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1/4 lbsalt pork (salted pork belly)
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2 1/2 cchopped onion
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2 Tbspbutter
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1 cdiced carrots
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1 cdiced celery
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6 cwater
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3bay leaves
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1/2 tspdried savory (or 2 teaspoons fresh savory)
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salt and pepper, for seasoning
How To Make soupe aux pois (canadian pea soup)
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1Soak the peas in the water for about 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
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2In a bowl of cold water, soak the salt pork for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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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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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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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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6Add the savory, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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