January 13, 2010

Old-Fashion French-Canadian Pea Soup


A satisfying meal on a cold winter day
Ingredients
450ml (2 cups) yellow split peas
1.35L (6 cups) cold water
225g bacon, cut into small pieces
1 big yellow onion, peeled and chopped
3 celery branches, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 bay leaf
2.5l (1/2 teaspoon) black pepper
15ml (1 tablespoon) chicken bouillon or as per package instructions
Preparation
1. Rinse split peas until water is clear.
2. Place split peas in slow cooker (Crock-Pot).
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Cook on High for 6 hours; decrease heat to Low and cook for another 2 hours.
5. Remove bay leaf and serve. If you prefer a smoother consistency, you can blend batches of soup and reheat before serving.

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