Recipe: Bacon And Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. bacon
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups split peas (about 12oz.)
• 1 tsp. salt (if using homemade broth)

Directions:

In large pot, cook bacon to desired crispiness.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving bacon grease in the pot.  Add carrots, celery, and onion to the bacon grease and saute until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.  Add remaining ingredients.  Heat to a boil, then lower to medium low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until peas are tender.

Blend with an immersion blender.  Add additional broth or a bit of milk to thin if necessary.  Ladle into bowls, and top each serving with crumbled bacon.

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