Canadian Pea Soup Recipe
Ingredients
1 pound whole dried yellow peas
3 quarts cold water
1/2 pound salt pork
1/2 cup diced carrots and turnips
1 chopped white onion
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1. Pick over and wash the peas. Soak twelve hours in water with one-half teaspoon baking soda; or use quick method
2. Rinse the peas well and place in a pot with the cold water and salt pork. Bring to a boil, skim and add the vegetables. Let simmer four hours; add salt and pepper to taste. A little finely chopped herbs or parsley may be added.
2. Rinse the peas well and place in a pot with the cold water and salt pork. Bring to a boil, skim and add the vegetables. Let simmer four hours; add salt and pepper to taste. A little finely chopped herbs or parsley may be added.