Recipe: Habitant Pea Soup
For 6 Persons
Category: Soups
2 c Yellow split peas
8 c Water
2 lb Smoked ham hocks
1 lg Onion, chopped
1/2 c Celery leaves, chopped
1/2 ts Summer savory
1/4 ts Thyme
3 tb Fresh parsley, chopped
Black pepper
Salt
Soak peas overnight. Drain the peas and place them in a large soup kettle
with the water, ham hocks, onion, celery, and seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for three hours, stirring frequently. The
peas are done when soft and creamy. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
Traditional Quebec dish.
Source: Americas, September, 1995
Posted to MealMaster Recipes List, Digest #152
Date: 01 Jun 96 16:15:59 EDT
From: Linda <72752.746@compuserve.com>
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