Split Pea Soup with Rosemary

Description

The rosemary adds a distinctive flavor to this wonderful soup.

Ingredients

  • 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 ½ cups green split peas
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Place bacon in a large pot
  2. and cook over medium heat until crisp. Stir in onion
  3. leek
  4. carrot
  5. and garlic; cook until the vegetables are soft
  6. about 8 minutes. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in split peas
  7. bay leaves
  8. and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover
  9. and simmer until peas are cooked
  10. about 1 hour
  11. stirring occasionally.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 6

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