If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel, leaving behind the rendered fat for ...

Whether you use bacon, a ham hock or paprika, this recipe for a classic split pea soup is satisfyingly smoky. That smokiness infuses the split peas, which are added in two batches. The first portion ...

There’s something magical about coming home to the aroma of split pea soup simmering away in your slow cooker. Just add dried peas, bacon, and whatever vegetables you’ve got hanging around in your ...