Created by QueenBea on October 31, 2011
Step 1: Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight.
Step 2: Drain and place in a large pot or Dutch oven; add water, parsley, salt pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf, savory and 1 teaspoon salt.
Step 3: Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed.
Step 4: Remove salt pork; chop and return to soup. Discard bay leaf.
Step 5: Season to taste with salt and pepper.