Soupe Aux Pois Traditionnelle Recipes

FRENCH-CANADIAN PEA SOUP (SOUPE AUX POIS)

Steps:

• Wash and sort peas; place in a large pot, bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Add salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, savory and 1 tsp salt.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
• Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SOUPE AUX POIS (CANADIAN PEA SOUP)

Steps:

• 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.