Habitant Soup

I was trying to think something in the 'Canadian' culinary tradition that I could make or eat. Something.  . . bacon? nopers. tortier? no. Jellied Moose Nose? pass. Poutine? ew.  I settled on this adaptation, probably bastardization of Habitant soup.

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1 onion, diced 
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp dried savory
2 tbsp oil (veg or coconut)
1 tsp pepper
1 potato, diced
1 carrots, diced 
2 celery stalks, diced
10 c. veggie broth
2 c. dried split peas
2 bay leaves
salt


1. In a large soup spot over med/hing heat sautee onions, garlic and savory in oil until translucent- approx 3 min
2. Add the pepper carrots potato's and celery stir for another 3 min
3. Add the veggie broth, split peas, and bay leaves - bring to a boil- and then simmer for 45 mins
4. Salt to taste and serve with fresh bread     

More sordid attempts to veganize food from this nations ignominious history of appropriation of other nations culinary culture to follow. Because its tradition.               

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