Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi - Brown peas with speck

Soak brown peas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked peas.

Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.

Heat butter in a pot over medium heat until melted.

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the speck to the pot and cook until it starts to brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the soaked peas, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Pour in enough water to cover the peas by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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