TRADITIONAL PEA SOUP RECIPE 
Traditional Pea Soup is simply irresistible. Try this amazingly delicious Pea Soup; I am sure you will always tempt to prepare this for every party!
Ingredients
(250 to 375 mL) dry yellow peas
: 1 to 1 1/2 cups
(2 L) tepid or hot water
: 8 cups
Onions, minced
: 2
Garlic cloves, chopped fine
: 2
(250 g) salt pork, in one piece
or 8 slices of bacon, diced
or 8 slices of bacon, diced
: 1/2 lb
(5 mL) savory
: 1 tsp
(2 mL) pepper
: 1/2 tsp
(125 mL) celery leaves, minced
: 1/2 cup
Salt
: To taste
Method
- Place the soaked peas and all the other ingredients in a 16 cup (4 L) microwave-safe bowl, cover. Micro wave 30 minutes at HIGH.
- Stir, then microwave 30 minutes at MEDIUM. Stir.
- Let stand 1 hour, covered. Warm up when ready to serve.