• 1 lb Dried peas
• 1/4 cup Carrots;grated
• 8 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Parsley; fresh,chopped
• 1/2 lb Salt pork-all in one piece
• 1 Bay leaf;small
• 1 Onion, large;chopped
• 1 tps Savory, dried
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1- Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a large pot; add water, parsley, salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, savory and 1 tsp salt.

2- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed.

3- Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.