Pea Soup (art Soppa)

Very simple pea soup. Actually is pretty good. Add onion if you want.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  dried peas
• 5  slices salt pork, coarse chop (1/2 pound)
• 1  medium onion, diced (optional)

Directions

1. Soak peas for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Using soaking water, cook the peas until mealy.
3. Add pork, cover and bring to boil.
4. Add onion here, if you wish.
5. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until peas are done through, around 4 hours.