Pre-heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Spread tomatoes in a single layer on a baking tray and combine with garlic and thyme. Drizzle with the oil and season well. Bake for 25 minutes until tomatoes have cooked down.
Meanwhile, prepare Pulse Plus mix to pack directions, by rinsing. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a large pot, cook onion and 3 of the bacon rashers until onion is tender and bacon a little crispy. Add tomatoes, stock and pulse plus. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until split peas are tender.
Remove from heat and puree with a handheld blender. Season to taste and serve in bowls with the extra bacon that has been cooked until crisp and some basil or thyme leaves.