Split Pea Soup

Ingredients
6 slices of bacon, diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, trimmed and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bag (1 pound) split peas
4 cups of vegetable broth
2 tsp rosemary, chopped
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions
1) Cook bacon until crisp, do not drain.
2) Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the bacon and cook 5 minutes.
3) Stir in split peas, broth, 2 cups of water, and rosemary.
4) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5) Reduce heat, cover and cook 40 minutes or until the peas are soft.
6) Season with salt and pepper.