Sarah's Pea Soup

This soup uses both quick-cooking split peas and dry whole peas, which require an overnight soak. A delicious combination of seasonings, salt pork, and vegetables round out this satisfying creation.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 quarts water
• 2 onions, minced
• 1 ½ cups dry whole peas
• 1 cup dry split peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable base
• 12 ounces salt pork
• 3 small carrots, shredded
• 3 small carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 ½ tablespoons dried chives
• 1 ½ tablespoons dried savory

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the dry whole peas in a pot with enough water to cover, and soak 8 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain soaked peas, and return to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Mix in the dry split peas, vegetable base, salt pork, onions, carrots, chives, savory, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours, until peas are tender. Remove and discard the salt pork before serving.