GREEN PEA SOUP

from a friend...

Ingredients:

2 cups dried green peas (wash & drain)
7 cups water
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, optional, diced
100-150g bacon
salt & pepper (to taste)

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients.

Bring to boil & simmer 3 hours or more till peas soften.

Add more water as it becomes too thick.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

to serve:

Serve hot or cool (if cool remember water has been added before cooling) with crackers, bread crumbs, etc.