Why Split Pea Soup deserves more attention

Split Pea Soup rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The fresh and clean complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Quebec cheese curds correctly takes real skill.

maple syrup production is a seasonal Quebec ritual celebrated at family sugar shacks. I encountered it first in a sugar shack cabane à sucre and that context helped me understand it properly. Molson Canadian is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Split Pea Soup is the dish to start with.