Split Pea Soup with Bacon

Name: Split Pea Soup with Bacon
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/4 cups green split peas, rinsed; 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 7 cups (56 fl oz/13/4 l) water; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

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"Although the authentic version of this cool-weather diner favorite is smooth and creamy, you can give your split pea soup a little texture by setting aside some of the mixture before puréeing, then stirring the two batches together. Serve with buttermilk biscuits, or garlic or Parmesan toasts...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 yellow onion, finely chopped

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1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

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2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

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1 clove garlic, minced

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1 1/4 cups green split peas, rinsed

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6 slices thick-cut bacon

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7 cups (56 fl oz/13/4 l) water

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1 bay leaf

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3/4 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

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