Canadian Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CANADIAN PEA SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Dried yellow peas
1 tb Butter
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 tb Salt
1 lb Salt pork
12 c Water
1 t Dried savory
Pepper to taste

Place peas in a colander; rinse under running water. Put peas in a large
stockpot; cover with cold water and allow to soak overnight. (If using
split peas, there's no need to presoak.) Drain. In a large pot, melt
the butter and saute onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Add peas,
salt, salt pork, water and savory. Bring to boil; cover and simmer for
about 1 1/2 hours or unntil salt pork is tender. Remove pork; chop and
turn to soup. Continue simmering soup until peas are tender, about
30 minutes longer. Remove 2 cups peas from soup and process in
food processor; stir back into the soup. Adjust seasoning and
serve. Serves 6.


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