18TH CENTURY RECIPES FOR ONION PIE AND FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP

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18th Century recipes for Onion Pie and French Canadian Pea Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h23m

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Yeast dough, for crust homemade or store bought
4 cups diced onions
3 tablespoons butter or safflower oil
2/3 cup diced slab bacon
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream or yogurt
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound yellow peas
1/2 pound salt pork or ham bone
2 3/4 quarts water
3 onions
2 carrots, diced into small cubes
2 to 3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon savory
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare yeast dough and let rise. Put onions and oil in heavy pot or skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until soft and beginning to brown (about 15 minutes). Fry bacon, drain, and reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Press down raised crust dough and roll out to 1/4-inch thick. Line an 8 1/2 by 14-inch pan with the dough. Roll the edges down and tuck under to form an even 2-inch rim. Let crust recover about 15 minutes. Then spread bacon and onions evenly over the bottom. Beat the eggs until lemon colored and combine with sour cream. Spread over onions. Scatter caraway seeds on top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • For the French Canadian Pea Soup: Soak peas overnight and drain. Put all ingredients into the pot. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove and let stand 1 hour. Put back onto the heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour or more until peas are tender. Add salt and pepper. Reheat before serving. Usually tastes better second time around.

Linamandla Mbotyini
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These recipes are a fun way to connect with the past and learn about different cultures.


Maggie Partida
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I'm intrigued by the idea of using split peas in a soup. I've never had them before.


Md abid Ahmed
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I wish there were more information about the history of these recipes. I'm curious to learn more about the context in which they were created.


jkingusmc614
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I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to try the onion pie recipe. I'm not a big fan of onions.


Nicole Z
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These 18th-century recipes are a fascinating glimpse into the past. I'm impressed by the creativity and resourcefulness of the cooks of that era.


Madhab Chaudhary
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. I can't wait to make the French Canadian pea soup.


Tarty Tarpeh newmax
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These recipes are a great way to learn about historical cuisine.


M9N TAZI
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I'm definitely going to try the onion pie recipe. It looks so easy and delicious.


Eliazar Fernandez
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I love the simplicity of these recipes. They're perfect for a weeknight meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook.


Landiss Whitener
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The French Canadian pea soup was delicious and hearty. The split peas were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


jale lxool
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This onion pie recipe is a winner! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was savory and flavorful. I added a bit of grated cheddar cheese to the filling for an extra cheesy flavor.