SPLIT PEA AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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A big bowl of satisfying soup is the perfect antidote to cold weather. Whether for a family meal or an informal get-together, I pull out my tried-and-true soup recipe and simply relax. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup dried green split peas
2-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
5 cups water

Steps:

Saute the sausage, potato, carrots, celery and onion in butter in a large skillet until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 2 minutes longer., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, bouillon, bay leaf and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 20g protein.