Anissabo (Pea Soup — Cree Style)

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Anissabo (Pea Soup -- Cree Style)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

40 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

230

Sugar

Fat

Anissabo, or Pea Soup Cree Style, is a traditional dish of the indigenous Cree people of Canada. This soup is a warm and comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter day. The use of savory adds a unique and savory taste, unlike any other soup. The Cree people have been harvesting, cultivating, and consuming peas for centuries, making this dish a staple in their cuisine. The addition of hominy makes the dish even more nutritious and satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Bring soaked peas to a boil in a large pot filled with water.
2.	Reduce heat and simmer until peas are almost tender, approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
3.	Add celery leaves, salt, pepper and savory, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
4.	Add hominy and simmer until heated through.
5.	Serve hot.

PROS

Anissabo is a hearty and flavorful dish that is filling and easy to make.

The recipe makes a large batch, perfect for a family dinner or if you are meal prepping for the week.

CONS

While this dish is healthy and nutritious, it does require prior soaking of the peas which can take time and preparation.

It is also important to use savory to achieve the unique taste of Cree cuisine which may not be readily available.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Peas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making this dish healthy and filling. The hominy in this recipe contains vitamin B3 and essential minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium, which contribute to good health and well-being.

	2 cups dried peas , soaked
	1 cup celery leaves
	salt
	pepper
	savory
	20 ounces hominy