Seriously Simple: Split pea soup with crispy bacon perfect for a chilly day | Variety Menu | ArcaMax Publishing

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 2 small carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup split peas, green or yellow, rinsed and picked over
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• Salt and small pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4-pound bacon, fried until crisp, drained on paper towels, and coarsely chopped