NORWEGIAN PEA SOUP with PORK

NORWEGIAN PEA SOUP with PORK


1 lb. package green or yellow split peas
8 cups boiling water
¼ lb. salt pork
1 large carrot, pared and diced
1 large stalk celery plus leaves, diced
5 green onions plus tops, sliced
Salt to taste
¼ tsp. pepper


Sort peas. Place in a large heavy soup kettle. Add boiling water and salt pork. Cover and simmer over moderate heat for 1-1/2 hours. Add carrot, green onions, salt and pepper. Simmered covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours stirring occasionally u7until quite thick. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Yield: 6 servings.