Ingredients:
8 oz - yellow split peas, soaked overnight
6 cups - water
bouquet garni
1 - bay leaf
8 slices - bacon, diced
1 - onion, chopped
2 - leeks, chopped
1 - large carrot, chopped
2 stalks - celery, chopped
1 (4oz) piece - spicy or garlic sausage, diced
2 tbsp - chopped fresh parsley
pepper to taste
salt to taste