Bacon & Split Pea Soup

Cover the split peas with cold water and soak them overnight. Drain well.
Place carrots, turnip and leeks into a pot and add a little of the stock and cook on high for 10mins.
Add split peas, bacon, mixed herbs and rest of stock. Simmer for 1 hou
Blend the soup in a liquidiser until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan and reheat over a low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Slowly stir in the cream.
Pour into individual soup bowls and garnish each serving with chopped parsley.