Set aside on a paper towel lined plate. It s soup season my favorite time of the year. Add split peas chicken broth smoked ham hocks or turkey legs and enough water to completely cover all ingredients about two inches below the rim of your stockpot. How to make yellow split pea and bacon soup in a large stockpot on medium high heat dry fry the bacon until golden brown you can add a bit of oil if it starts to stick to the bottom of the pan. Add split peas stir to coat with fat and add bay leaves and 2 quarts stock.

Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes until no more appears. A thick and creamy split pea base is loaded with veggies seasonings and lots of bacon for a delicious meal that is perfect with a side of grilled cheese. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer until peas are soft and starting to fall apart. Remove bouquet garni and discard it s done its work remove the bones and pick off the meat it should just fall apart and return to soup pot. Split pea soup with bacon is comfort food at it s finest with a crunchy salty twist.

Add the split peas chicken stock bones cracked pepper and bouquet garni and simmer for 1 hours. Add onions and celery and cook for about 3 minutes stirring occasionally. This version is made with a generous amount of bacon for garnish along with a few potatoes and other vegetables to help thicken and flavor the soup. Saute pressed garlic and chopped bacon in a 10 qt stockpot and saute for 5 minutes. Increase heat and bring to a boil.

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Heat pot over medium high heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked and the peas have become mushy 30 60 minutes or 6 hours on low in the slow cooker. Add the vegetables and peas and bring the soup to the boil. Pour out some of the bacon fat leaving about 1 1 2 tablespoons of fat remaining.

Add the carrots celery. Cook the bacon strips in a medium pan over medium high heat until crispy and browned. Reduce heat so soup simmers. Shred the meat into smaller pieces if necessary before returning it to the pot. Add more stock as needed.

Add sweet potato chunks and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. The half and half gives the soup a nice creamy consistency. Thick and hearty served with homemade bread split pea soup is loved far and wide as comfort food. Add diced vegetables and saute for 5 7 minutes until slightly soft.

In a slow cooker add all remaining ingredients including the cooked bacon. In a slow cooker add all remaining ingredients including the cooked bacon. Add sweet potato chunks and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the carrots celery. Heat pot over medium high heat.

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Add diced vegetables and saute for 5 7 minutes until slightly soft. Add the split peas chicken stock bones cracked pepper and bouquet garni and simmer for 1 hours. Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes until no more appears. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.