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Soupe Aux Pois Beauceons (Pea Soup, Beauce St

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This rustic Soupe Aux Pois is a classic comfort food staple, featuring dried white peas simmered to creamy perfection with smoky ham and salt pork. The base is built on saut&# 195;©ed onions and leeks, which provide a sweet, aromatic foundation that balances the salty depth of the cured meats. As the soup simmers gently for hours, the peas break down slightly, thickening the broth naturally without the need for cream. It is an ideal dish for cold winter evenings, offering a warming, savory bowl that tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 230.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This rustic Soupe Aux Pois is a classic comfort food staple, featuring dried white peas simmered to creamy perfection with smoky ham and salt pork. The base is built on saut&# 195;©ed onions and leeks, which provide a sweet, aromatic foundation that balances the salty depth of the cured meats. As the soup simmers gently for hours, the peas break down slightly, thickening the broth naturally without the need for cream. It is an ideal dish for cold winter evenings, offering a warming, savory bowl that tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that is both nourishing and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Dried white pea beans
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Leek, chopped, white part
Directions
  1. 1
    Soak the dried white pea beans in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse the soaked peas thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Heat butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add chopped onion and leek to the pot and sauté until tender and translucent.
  5. 5
    Add the drained peas, smoked ham (with bone), salt pork, garlic, cold water, and rinsed herbs to the pot.
  6. 6
    Bring the mixture quickly to a boil.
  7. 7
    Reduce the heat to low, partly cover the pot, and simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.
  8. 8
    Stir occasionally during cooking, adding more water if necessary to maintain the desired consistency.
  9. 9
    Remove the salt pork from the soup and cut it into small pieces.
  10. 10
    Return the cut salt pork to the soup and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 230.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g10%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 56.6mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 38.5g13%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 3.9g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pea soup, white pea beans, smoked ham, salt pork, french canadian, comfort food, winter soup, leek, onion, simmered, hearty, vegetable soup, ham bone, garlic, herbs, traditional, rustic, slow cooked, protein rich
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