Why French Canadian Bean Soup?

Answer 1

this is part of the last words of mobster Dutch Schultz (Arthur Flegenheimer) and if you answer this WHY without it being a recipe related answer other than the info I've provided here - please e-mail illeasoluminesolum at Yahoo dot com

Answer 2

This expression comes from the First World War. The french-Canadian regiments, under the orders of General Sir Arthur William Currie, from whom came the idea to feed his troops with pea soup. He said that pea soup was the most consistent food and in fact, the soldiers would improve their performance on the battlefield.

Found to be very funny from English soldiers' point-of-view, the french-Canadian soldiers were from then, named "Pea Soup!"

- Funny Surfin

Answer 3

Soups have been developed over many years. Regional and family variations have even made soups with the same name, subtly different. Example recipes for bouillabaisse' (a French fish soup) and vichyssoise' (it's a French vegetable soup in a chicken broth which is served cold) and others can be found at the related link.