Curried Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium size onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 c. dried yellow split peas
5 c. water
1 large carrot
2 stalks celery
1 (about 1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. each: salt and curry powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

In a 3-quart pan over medium heat, cook onion, garlic and bacon until bacon is translucent.
Add split peas and water. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender (about 1 hour).
Meanwhile, split carrot lengthwise into 4 pieces.
Thinly slice carrot and celery; set aside.