France Pea soup

France Pea soup : Date Added: 10 Oct 2010 Ingredients:

3 cups dried peas
8 cups water
1 cup chopped onions
1/2lb salt pork
2 carrots, diced
2 bay leaves
1 pinch of savory
1 cup diced celery
2 slices ham, diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Boil the peas for 2 minutes, remove and let stand overnight.
Boil the ham with the vegetables.
Keep the juices of the ham to the soup.
Mix all ingredients except the spices, bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas are tender.
Remove the bacon to the ground and return to soup.