Loaded Bacon Split Pea Soup

Yields:
1
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
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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Ingredients
- 1 lb.
bacon
- 1
large onion, diced
- 2
large carrots, diced
- 3
cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups
- 12 oz.
split peas, rinsed
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 3Add broth and split peas and let simmer, covered, until split peas are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Step 4Serve garnished with parsley and bacon.
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