SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH ROSEMARY

Split Pea Soup with Rosemary image

The rosemary adds a distinctive flavor to this wonderful soup.

Provided by Cathy H.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Split Pea Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1194.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g