Make This Pea, Bacon & Butternut Squash Soup For a Warming Fall Meal

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 large carrots (finely chopped)
• 1 lbs butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne ((optional))
• 7 cups water
• fresh black pepper