Norwegian Pea Soup With Salt Pork Recipe
Ingredients
| Yellow peas package | 1 , dried | |
| Water | 8 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/4 pound lean salt pork, in one piece | ||
| Carrot | 1 Large, pared | |
| Stalk celery | 1 Large, diced | |
| 5 green onions, trimmed and sliced (include tops) | ||
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground black pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. Sort peas, place in a large, heavy kettle, add water and salt pork. Bring slowly to boiling over moderate heat; cover and let bubble gently 1 1/2 hours.
2. Add carrot, celery, green onions, salt and the pepper; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, turn heat to lowest point and simmer very slowly 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer, stirring occasionally, until quite thick (it should be about the consistency of gravy). Taste for salt, adding more if needed.
3. Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
2. Add carrot, celery, green onions, salt and the pepper; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, turn heat to lowest point and simmer very slowly 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer, stirring occasionally, until quite thick (it should be about the consistency of gravy). Taste for salt, adding more if needed.
3. Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
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