Split Pea soup recipes are one of the world's most comforting dishes. Jason Hill of Chef Tips shows you how to make split pea soup. Enjoy this delicious soup recipe! 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted 1/2 onion, diced 2 carrots, halved and sliced 2 celery stalks, halved and sliced 2 whole cloves garlic, skinned and minced 1 bay leaf 1/4-1/2 cup frozen bacon, diced small 8 cups chicken broth White pepper and sour cream, for serving Place chopped vegetables in bowl and set aside. Soup pot on high. Add bacon to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Saute down. Add vegetables and saute until softened. Stir in the peas for about 1 minute. Add 8 cups chicken broth and drop in bay leaf. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for one hour. Mash soup and serve topped with a drizzle of sour cream and a dash of white pepper.