Irish Green Pea Soup

• 6 ounces dried whole green peas
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups boiling water
• 3 cups ham stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 -2 cup ham stock
• salt and black pepper
• 2 2 tablespoons diced browned salt pork or 2 tablespoons bacon

1. Soak peas overnight by adding baking soda and pouring boiling water over them.
2. Bring ham stock to a boil. Drain peas and put in boiling stock, bring to a boil again, add sage and reduce heat to simmer.
3. When peas are very soft, puree by forcing them through a sieve, or use a food processor or hand blender.
4. Return puree to saucepan and reheat. Add sufficient stock to give consistency of whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with diced ham or diced salt pork or bacon. Serves 4.
5. From the Kitchens of the World.A Canadian Feast.

green peas, baking soda, boiling water, ham stock, sage, ham stock, salt, salt pork

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/irish-green-pea-soup-291132 (may not work)