Soupe aux pois beauceons

1. Servings: 8 soak peas for at least 8 hours or overnight in water to cover; drain.
2. Heat butter in a large, heavy pot and saute onion and leek until tender.
3. Add peas, ham, salt pork (in one piece), garlic, water and salted herbs.
4. Bring quickly to a boil, lower heat, partly cover, and cook gently for 2 to 3 hours or until peas are tender.
5. Stiri occasionally during cooking, adding more water if necessary.
6. Remove salt pork, cut in small pieces, then return to soup.
7. May be frozen.