| Prep time: | 20 Min |
| Cook time: | 1 Hr 15 Min |
| Ready in: | 1 Hr 35 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 6 servings |
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 1/2 cups green split peas
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
DIRECTIONS
* 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.
