Soupe aux Pois (Canadian Pea Soup)

Name: Soupe aux Pois (Canadian Pea Soup)
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) dried yellow peas; 6 cup(s) water, for soaking; 1/4 pound(s) salt pork (salted pork belly); 2 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 cup(s) diced carrots; 1 cup(s) diced celery; 6 cup(s) water; 3 - bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried savory (or 2 teaspoons fresh savory); salt and pepper, for seasoning