Green Pea and Bacon Soup

• 250 g split peas (soaked overnight)
• 1 14 liters chicken stock
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 175 g bacon, rashers diced
• 1 (230 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 250 g potatoes, diced

1. Put the split peas in a large saucepan and cover with the stock.
2. Add bacon, garlic, tomatoes and onion.
3. Season well.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour until peas and bacon are soft.
5. Add potatoes and cook for another 20 minutess (add more stock if needed or if you like a thinner soup).
6. Blend in a food processor to your desired smoothness and reheat to serve.

peas, chicken, garlic, bacon, tomatoes, onion, salt, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-pea-and-bacon-soup-85241 (may not work)