Opossum Pea Soup
["1 opossum breast and meaty legs", "1/4 lb. diced salt pork", "2 medium diced onions", "1 lb. split peas", "1 carrot, chopped", "1/2 tsp. tarragon", "salt", "pepper"]
["Soak peas overnight.", "Drain and cover with 2 quarts cold water.", "Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until everything is tender.", "Serve hot with oyster crackers."]
["legs", "salt pork", "onions", "split peas", "carrot", "tarragon", "salt", "pepper"]