Split Pea Soup With Rosemary

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups green split peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• place bacon in a large pot, and cook over medium heat until crisp. stir in onion, leek, carrot, and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. pour in chicken broth. stir in split peas, bay leaves, and rosemary. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer until peas are cooked, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.