Microwave Split Pea Soup For 2 - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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