Easy Split Pea Soup

I know it is St. Valentines Day and Pea Soup doesn't sound very romantic, but it's February and cold outside. I made this yesterday and it will be the starter for my dinner tonight. This super cheap and super tasty recipe can be dressed up a bit by using a ham bone and adding a carrot and a celery stalk. Please give it a try and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Ingredients

2 Cups dried split green peas
8 Cups water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 TBSP butter

1 small onion, finely diced
2 sliced bacon, diced

Directions

Rinse and drain peas. Melt butter in saucepan and add peas, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until peas are softened and soup has thickened. About 45 minutes. In a skillet fry the bacon and onion until onion is softened and bacon is cooked. Drain any fat and add the bacon and onion to soup.

Serve soup warm with a crouton and a dollop of sour cream in the centre and enjoy!