Sausage Split Pea Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Sausage and Split Pea Soup is a hearty, easy meal that is ready in just 45 minutes. Celebrate soup weather with this delicious take on an old favorite!
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds Bulk Italian Sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped fine
- 1 medium Carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 Garlic Clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1 pound Dried split peas
- 2 tbsp Chicken Soup Base
- 6 cups Water, plus more to cover wile cooking
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crumble and saute sausage in Dutch oven or stock pot until cooked through and browned. Remove visible fat.
- Add onions, carrots and garlic to sausage. Mix well and allow to cook for a few minutes until onions are translucent. Add poultry seasoning and chicken soup base.
- Add split peas to pot. Add six cups of water and mix well.
- Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat to low, and simmer until peas are tender. They should appear almost mashed when done. Add more water as necessary to keep peas completely submerged during cooking.
- Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as desired. Serve piping hot!