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!
