Quebec Pea Soup / Salted herbs

A classic Quebec preserved salted herb mixture of chives, savory, parsley, chervil, carrots, celery leaves, and green onions - used to flavor pea soup and other dishes.

OtherVegetarianEasy10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
12
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup chopped fresh savory
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped fresh chervil
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery leaves
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 3/8 cup coarse salt (1/4 to 1/2 cup)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine all herbs and vegetables.

  2. 2

    Layer 1 inch of herb mixture in the bottom of a crock or glass bowl. Sprinkle with some of the salt. Repeat layers until all the herb mixture and salt is used.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate for 2 weeks.

  4. 4

    Drain off accumulated liquid and pack herb mixture into sterilized jars. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Tags

preservedcondimentamericanquebecherbssoup-recipes-1other