SPLIT PEA SAUSAGE SOUP

Split Pea Sausage Soup image

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. Now, we keep busy watching their children - our six grandchildren - grow. -Donna Mae Young, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 387 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 22g protein.