Chic Pea Soap

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Large      White or Red Onion (cropped) 3 Cloves       Garlic (pressed or finely chopped) 4-5 tbsp       Real Bacon Bits or (use real raw bacon strips) Salt and Ground Pepper to Taste 1 tsp            Rosemary 1 tsp Basil 1/2 tsp         Ground Clove Powder 2 Cups        Hot Water 1 Large Tin  Chic Peas (drained) 1 Large       Tomato (diced) Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

• Pour enough extra virgin olive oil into soup pot to cover bottom 3mm deep.

• Over med-high heat cook garlic, onion, bacon and all spices in oil till it starts to become semi-transparent, and bacon is cocked if using raw bacon. Stir often, don't burn, just starting to brown.

• Add drained chic-peas and diced tomato. Stir well and lower temp to med-low heat and cook for 10 minutes with lid on till heated through and starting to soften, stirring occasionally.

• Using either a potato masher or a fork, mash 1/2 of the chic-peas in the pot.

• Add hot water and stir well. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes or until read to serve.

• Optionally serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

• Serves 2 to 4.