My Canadian Pea Soup
A variation of the classic french canadian pea soup. 54
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Ingredients
| 1 | pound |
split peas
|
* |
| 3 | cup |
water
(cold) |
|
| 2 | pounds |
smoked ham shank
or bone |
* |
| 3 | quarts |
water
boiling |
* |
| 1 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
celery leaves
|
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | each |
carrots
minced |
Directions
Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a large pot; add water, ham bone, onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove ham; chop and return to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Also freezes well.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 158g (5.6 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 150% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 412mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
1g
Vitamin A 68%
•
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
