Parisian Split Pea Soup With Bacon and Croutons Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 4 slices good quality white bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (brioche or challah)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil)
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb spit peas
• 4 ounces bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups chicken broth