Home canned pea soup

Step 1

Put peas and water in large pot. Bring to the boil, reduce to a low simmer, and let simmer covered until peas are soft, about 1 hour.

Step 2

Purée through blender (optional).

Step 3

Add remainder of ingredients, simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Adjust seasoning.

Step 5

Fish out bay leaf.

Step 6

Put into hot jars.

Step 7

Leave 3 cm (1 inch) headspace, regardless of jar size.

Step 8

Wipe rims, apply lids, set in pressure canner.

Step 9

Process pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet.).

Step 10

Process time: 75 minutes for 1/4 litre and 1/2 litre (1/2 US pint and 1 US pint), OR 90 minutes for 1 litre / US quart.