Old Fashioned Pea Soup

2 cups (500 mL) 8 cups (2 L) 1/2 lb (.25 kg) 1 1/4 cup (75 mL) 1 1/4 tsp (1 mL) 1 tsp (5 mL) 1

dry whole peas (green or yellow) water side bacon, diced large onion, chopped fresh parsely, minced clove garlic savory salt bay leaf

Sort and rinse peas. Combine peas and water in large heavy saucepan and bring to boil. Boil 2 minutes, cover and remove from heat. Let stand one hour. Add remainder of ingredients, return to boil and simmer until the peas are tender and the soup begins to appear creamy (approximately 2 - 3 hours). Remove bay leaf.

For a very creamy soup, cool slightly, puree in blender; return to boiling.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrient Analysis

1 serving (1/8 recipe)

Calories	283		Folate	74 mcg
Carbohydrate	24 g		Iron	2 mg
Fibre	3 g		Calcium	31  mg
Protein	20 g		Potassium	580 mg
Fat	12 g		Sodium	988 mg
Saturated fat	4  g