Ingredients:

1. 1 pound dried peas
2. 8 cups water
3. 1/2 pound salt pork, all in one piece
4. 1 large onion, chopped
5. 1/2 cup celery, chopped
6. 1/4 cup carrots, grated
7. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8. 1 bay leaf, small
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1 teaspoon savory, dried
11. Salt
12. Pepper

Method:

• Wash peas. Soak the peas in cold water overnight.
• Drain peas and place in a large pot. Add water, parsley, salt, pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, savory, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until peas are very tender (about 2 hours). Add more water if needed.
• Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yields: 8 servings