• 4 - 5 strips of bacon, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced and peeled
• 1 cup milk
• 1 package dried split peas
• A dash of Louisiana hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• Water

Sauté bacon, onion, and potatoes. Deglaze a pan with chicken stock. Add milk and enough water to make 6 cups of total liquid. Add split peas and simmer until smooth. Blend to a creamy texture in a blender or food processor. Adjust taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.