Loaded Bacon Split Pea Soup

Name: Loaded Bacon Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 lb. bacon; 1 large onion, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 c. Swanson Chicken Broth; 12 oz. split peas, rinsed; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Published: Oct 19, 2015

2 Ratings

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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Would you like a side of split pea soup with your bacon? Kidding! But, seriously, this split pea gets its bold smoky flavor from a whole lot of bacon.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble.
2. Step 2Add onion, carrot, and garlic to bacon fat and cook until tender and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Add broth and split peas and let simmer, covered, until split peas are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
4. Step 4Serve garnished with parsley and bacon.