Soups, mon amour!

I LOVE soups! All sort of different ones, no matter the season! 

But I have all excuses while we are buried in snow, here in Leesburg, to prepare this simple and comforting Split Pea Soup for my family! 

My version is really light and simple (surprised? ) I rehydrate the peas in cold water overnight, cook them for 45 minutes in the pressure pot with onion and parsley, salt and pepper. 

Only once cooked I adjust seasoning and top, right before serving, with a few pieces of cooked pancetta (or bacon), black pepper and a drizzle of my beloved unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil! Mmmmmhhhhhhhh!