Green Pea Soup with Candied Bacon

Ingredients (13)

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 4 cups water
• 24 ounce bag frozen peas
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt
• A few turns of cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup half and half or cream
• 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 lb. thick cut bacon
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2/3 cup brown sugar