Split Pea and Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 250 grams of lean thick bacon, chopped
• 150 grams of celery, chopped
• 100 grams of onion, chopped
• 200 grams of carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 300 grams of yellow split peas
• 5 cups (1.2 litres) of chicken or vegetable stock
• Cooking oil spray
• Salt and black pepper
• Parsley (optional)

Method

1. Mix the Ingredients:

   • Spray a large pot with some spray oil over a medium high heat.
   • Add the bacon, fry until browned and set aside.
   • Spray the pot with cooking oil spray again and add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Fry till softened.
   • Add the split peas and stock.
   • Bring to the boil, reducing heat, cover and simmer for approximately 1 hour.
   • Add the bacon again for the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
   • Soup is ready when peas have softened and soup has thickened.

2. Serve:

   • Taste and season as needed wih salt and black pepper.
   • Serve and enjoy.

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