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Canadian Pea Soup
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over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
ingredients
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 white onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced turnips
1 salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more or less
parsley and fresh herbs, finely chopped
1 pound whole dried yellow peas, sorted and washed, split
2 quarts cold water, or more as needed
2 teaspoons ham-flavored bouillon, or more to taste
directions
Lightly caramelize the vegetables as follows. Heat a large sauce pan (3-qt). Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Immediately add the onion and sear, tossing or stirring for a minute or so. Add the carrot and turnip dice and saute for about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper and cook a another minute or two, until the vegetables are softer and aromatic.
Add the washed and drained peas to the pan. Pour in half the water and add the ham base. Bring to a boil. After bringing the peas to a steady boil, skim. Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. (See the note on soaking.)
Transfer to the crockery of a slow cooker. Add the rest of the water. (Add more water as needed.) Cook on low for 8 hours. Add herbs during last hour. Adjust salt, pepper and ham flavor. Serve un-strained. Good with fresh and warm fresh bread for tearing and dipping.
SOAKING: This recipe uses a Quick-Soaking method. Alternatively, soak 12 hours in water. Rinse well. Add pre-soaked peas to the soup; after bringing the peas to a steady boil, skim. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Transfer to the crockpot.
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reviews & comments
I am Canadian and I make pea soup as often as we have a bone in ham. There is no turnip in French Canadian pea soup.I also make mine with whole yellow peas, but that's a preference.
There are regional variations in French Canadian pea soup recipes. The Newfoundland-style version contains turnips.