Pea soup and johnny cake, makes a Frenchman's belly ache. You guys got me going, so I had to make some. The minute I mentioned it, my blind freind started salivating, so I brought her up a bowl.
Yes, the very worst thing you can do to pea soup is scorch it,and that is incredibly easy to do. Pea soup should ALWAYS be re-heated in the microwave rather than on the stove top, because it is so easy to burn once it is thickened. I prefer the chunkiness myself, but hubby likes it smooth, so I tend to vary it -- one time I make it smooth, the next time I make it chunky.
I always make my regular pea soup with green split peas .... was surprised when I heard about Canadians and yellow split peas, given that this is a family thing, and the family is French-Canadian. When I make a soup with yellow split peas I make it curried (actually, a sort of dal), which is delicious, but another cup of soup entirely.
Oh, dear, think I hear a cup of pea soup calling my name right now!