Split Pea,Ham And Bacon Soup

• 1 (16 ounce) bag dried split green peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 7 slices turkey bacon
• 3 cups turkey ham, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 quart chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• 4 cups of additional water (optional)

1. Saute onion and garlic until tender.
2. Brown bacon.
3. Mix all ingredients together except last 4 cups of water.
4. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
5. Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or however tender you prefer your peas.
6. This is how I make it with the extra 4 cups of water.
7. Saute onion and garlic until tender.
8. Brown bacon.
9. Mix all ingredients together including the last 4 cups of water.
10. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
11. Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours (until about half of the peas are mush).
12. If you prefer you may also add 3 tablespoons of flour to adjust your thickness.

green peas, onion, turkey bacon, turkey ham, garlic, carrots, stalks celery, chicken broth, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-ham-and-bacon-soup-279374 (may not work)