MELT THE BUTTER IN A PAN OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT. ONCE MELTED ADD THE ONION AND BACON. COOK FOR 3-5 MINUTES.
ADD THE GARLIC AND COOK ONE MORE MINUTE.
ADD THE PEAS AND ENOUGH WATER TO COVER THEM.
THEN, ADD THE SEASONING AND BAY LEAF AND STIR TO COMBINE.
ALLOW THE MIXTURE TO COME TO A BOIL, THEN REDUCE THE HEAT TO MAINTAIN A SIMMER. COVER WITH A LID SLIGHTLY AJAR AND COOK FOR ONE AND ONE HALF HOURS.