In a crock pot/slow cooker, combine water, carrots and onion and cook on high till carrots bite easily but are not soft. (About 2.5 to 3 hours).
Empty the dry peas into a strainer and inspect for stones or other unwanted items. Rinse with cold water and empty into crock pot with bay leaves and salt. Cook on high for two hours.
Empty bag of real crumbled bacon into mix and cook at additional hour.
Serve hot.
(NOTES)
#1. Cooking the peas for at least three hours on high in a crock pot creates it's own creaminess and I do not recommend adding dairy to this recipe at all. Since I like my peas with a bite that matches the consistency of the bacon, I cut the heat after three hours. But if you like your pea soup more smooth, cook an additional hour or two.
#2. You can omit the salt from the recipe as the bacon will add enough sodium to the recipe, but I think the salt highlights the sweetness of the peas and carrots.
#3. You could omit the bacon to make it completely Non-Fat, but I don't think it would taste as good.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	181.43 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.71g	20%
Cholesterol	21.11mg	7%
Sodium	5582.71mg	233%
Potassium	334.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.31g	4%
Sugars	3.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	10%
Protein	5.94g	12%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	98mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	22.92 Kcal (96 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.61g	20%
Cholesterol	2.67mg	7%
Sodium	705.16mg	233%
Potassium	42.28mg	7%
Total Carbs	1.43g	4%
Sugars	0.49g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	10%
Protein	0.75g	12%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	21%
Calcium	12.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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