In The Foodie Québec Kitchen S1 E4 : Pea Soup

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper provides a similar flavor.

Soak the yellow peas in twice their volume of water overnight at room temperature. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

Cut the salted pork into cubes.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the salted pork and brown it until nicely colored.

Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the yellow peas and cook for 2 minutes to enhance their flavor.

Pour in the water, add the bay leaves and herbes salées. Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer over medium-low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender.

Remove the bay leaves and add the celery leaves before serving.

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