Homemade Pea Soup

When I got home from town this morning, I made a big batch of homemade whole pea soup. I had soaked the dried peas overnight so they were ready to cook. I just needed to put them in a big pan and start them boiling. After a bit, I added half a teaspoon of soda and it causes the peas to break out of their skins but you have to watch so it doesn't boil over. Then when they have cooked a bit, I added a diced potato and a spoonful of beef bullion to the pot. When the peas were well cooked, I added diced carrots and the broth and container of stir fry beef I had cooked the day before. I cook the beef in my pressure cooker so it is very tender. That is going to be our supper tonight along with salad and crescent rolls. Yum!