Split Pea Soup with Bacon | Pittsburgh Business Spotlight

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups green split peas, rinsed
• 6-7 slices thick-cut bacon
• 7 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley