slow-cooker-split-pea-soup-with-bacon.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.",
        "Place bacon, split peas, hash brown potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth in a slow cooker; stir to combine.",
        "Cook on Low for 8 hours (or High for 6 hours)."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/4 pound bacon, chopped",
        "1 pound split peas, rinsed",
        "1/3 (20 ounce) package frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes (such as Ore Ida\u00ae)",
        "1 onion, chopped",
        "3 carrots, peeled and diced",
        "3 ribs celery, diced",
        "2 cloves garlic, minced",
        "1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper",
        "1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional)",
        "8 cups chicken broth"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Hash Browns",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/228742/slow-cooker-split-pea-soup-with-bacon/"
}