Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Beer

Ingredients

• 6 ounces bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• One 16-ounce bag (about 2 cups) green split peas, rinsed
• One 12-ounce can Miller High Life or any pale lager
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups cubed sourdough
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (optional)