Ingredients

• 1 lb. split yellow peas
• 2 qts. water
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 sprigs parsley, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 thick slices heavily smoked bacon
• pepper

Directions

1. Soak the peas in water overnight.
2. Bring to a boil in a large saucepan and add carrot, onion and salt. Reduce to a simmer.
3. Add parsley, bay leaf, and chopped bacon. Simmer for 3 - 4 hours until thick, adding water if needed.
4. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasonings, and serve.

Serves 6 - 8.

Attribution: Habitant Pea Soup by Cary Elizabeth Marshall, Thunder Bay, Ontario. As found in The Harrowsmith Cookbook: Volume Number 1.