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     Title: HABITANT PEA SOUP
Categories: Soups
     Yield: 6 servings

     2 c  Yellow split peas
     8 c  Water
     2 lb Smoked ham hocks
     1 lg Onion, chopped
   1/2 c  Celery leaves, chopped
   1/2 ts Summer savory
   1/4 ts Thyme
     3 tb Fresh parsley, chopped
          Black pepper
          Salt

 Soak peas overnight. Drain the peas and place them in a large soup
 kettle with the water, ham hocks, onion, celery, and seasoning. Bring
 to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for three hours, stirring
 frequently. The peas are done when soft and creamy. Add black pepper
 and salt to taste.

 Traditional Quebec dish.

 Source:  Americas, September, 1995

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