Split Pea Sausage Soup

  Lunch

Meet the Cook: When my husband and I eat out and enjoy a dish, I go home and try to duplicate it. That's how I came up with this recipe. While it's good at any time, we like it full and hearty over the winter. Our three children are grown.

Split Pea Sausage Soup

Average Rating: 4.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked kielbasa
  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • 1. Cut sausage in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-in. pieces. Place in a Dutch oven or stockpot; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas are tender. Remove bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 387 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 933mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 16g fiber), 22g protein.

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