Yellow Split Pea Soup
"This yellow split pea soup is hearty, wholesome and delicious. In this recipe, yellow split peas, bacon and vegetables combine to make more than a soup, it’s a meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces Bacon (cut into ½ - 1 inch pieces (about 6 regular strips))
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1 Medium Onion (finely diced (use yellow or white onion))
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2 Medium Carrots (diced)
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1 Celery Rib (diced)
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4-5 Garlic Cloves (minced)
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½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
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¼ teaspoon Cumin
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¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
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6 cups Chicken Broth
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1 Bay Leaf
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14 ounces Dried Yellow Split Peas (sorted, rinsed and soaked)
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1 Medium Potato (about 8 ounces, peeled and cut into ½-1 inch pieces)
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Salt (to taste if needed at the end)
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