French Canadian Pea Soup
Ingredients 1 pound dried peas 8 cups water 1/2 pound salt pork, all in one piece 1 each onion, large, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup carrots, grated 1/4 cup parsley, fres...
Ingredients
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Directions
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Ingredients 1 pound dried peas 8 cups water 1/2 pound salt pork, all in one piece 1 each onion, large, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 c
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This soup is very good reheated
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The most authentic version of Quebec's soupe aux pois use whole yellow peas, with salt pork and herbs for flavour
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After cooking, the pork is usually chopped and returned to the soup, or sometimes removed to slice thinly and served separately
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Instead of fresh or dried herbs, herbes salees (herbs preserved with salt) are often used
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they are available commercially or made at home
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Pea soup remains a popular dish in restaurants where tourists enjoy a true taste of old Quebec
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In some variations, a little garlic, leeks, other vegetables or a ham bone are added for flavour