Cut bacon, add to large pot, cook till brown and crispy

Add diced onions and minced garlic to pot

Wait 5min add split peas, chicken broth, pepper

Add pealed 1in Potato cubes

Put lid on pot

Set burner to high

Boil, then simmer for 45 min

Check peas are soft

Blend to wanted thickness

Garnish with shredded cheese or green onions