Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb split peas, green or yellow (Yellow taste better)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 potato, peeled & diced
• 1 c diced carrot or other carrot pieces
• 4 c veggie broth
• 1 c water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 lb bacon

Preparation

Use the green crock. Put peas, veggies, water, broth, seasoning in crock. Add most of the bacon, reserving 1 slice/person.

Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6.

Remove bacon and discard. Take the stick blender and puree. Cook reserved bacon and crumble over soup.

-- JMagGuthrie - 26 Jan 2012