Soupe Aux Pois 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 (PEA SOUP)

Steps:

• In large bowl, soak peas in 6 cups water for 12 hours or up to 24 hours. Drain and Rinse. Place in slow cooker.
• Add 6 cups water, ham bone, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaf and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours.
• Discard hambone and bay leaf.
• Mix red onions with vinegar.
• Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with spoonfuls of onion mixture.

SOUPE AU POIS A MEMERE (FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight.
• Drain and place in a large pot; add water, parsley, salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, 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. Discard bay leaf. 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.

SOUPE AUX POIS

Steps:

• Put the split peas, onions, ham hock, 10 cups/ 2 1/2 liters water and bay leaves in a pot. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Bring slowly to a boil, skim any foam that rises to the surface, then simmer until the peas are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Remove the ham bone, cut off the meat and dice small. Put the meat back in the soup, adding the carrots at the same time, and continue cooking until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve.

SOUPE AUX POIS (PEA SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Wash peas and soak overnight in cold water. Rinse peas and pour into a large pot.
• 2. Add water and the rest of the ingredients to the peas, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 3 hours until the peas become very soft.
• 3. Remove salted pork or ham bone.
• 4. For a creamier consistency, puree half of the soup in a blender or a food processor. Return the puree into the soup and season to taste.
• 5. This soup can be frozen for 6 months.