Sarah's Pea Soup Recipe

Place the dry whole peas in a pot with enough water to cover and soak 8 hours or overnight.

Drain soaked peas and return to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts water. Mix in the dry split peas vegetable base salt pork onions carrots chives savory salt and pepper. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer 2 hours until peas are tender. Remove and discard the salt pork before serving.