Smoky Split Pea Soup Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, cut into small pieces
• 2 ribs celery, cut into small pieces
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cups split peas
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, plus more for serving
• 1 bay leaf
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for serving