Microwave Split Pea Soup for 2

Submitted by Chef #429816

"Comfort food to warm your innards."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 slice bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 3 cups hot water
• 1⁄2 cup dried split peas
• 1⁄4 cup sliced carrot, 1/8 inch slices
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 peppercorns
• 1 small bay leaf

directions

1. In 2-quart casserole combine bacon and onion.
2. Cover with paper towel.
3. Microwave at High 2 to 3 minutes, or until bacon is brown.
4. Add remaining ingredients; cover with plastic wrap.
5. Microwave at High 20 to 35 minutes, or until peas are soft, stirring every 10 minutes.
6. Remove peppercorns and bay leaf before serving.