Smoky Split Pea Soup

Smoky Split Pea Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 274.1
  • Total Fat: 10.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,418.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 17.5 g

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Introduction

Split Pea soup with Smoked Turkey Sausage Split Pea soup with Smoked Turkey Sausage
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 1lb. bag of Split Peas, rinsed, drained (check for bad pieces)
    1 12 oz Uncured Smoked Turkey Sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
    3 carrots, (7-8" long) cut into even bite size pieces
    1 medium Yukon Gold Potato, peeled and diced
    1 sweet onion, chopped
    6 cups Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free
    2 stalks celery, washed and sliced into 1/4 slices
    1.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Salt and Pepper to your taste.

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add oil and brown the sausage on each side. Once browned, remove to a plate or bowl.

Add onions, carrots, celery, and potato and cook to soften. (3-5 minutes)

Add broth, peas, and sausage. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

Makes 6 equal servings. Serve with a tossed salad or a slice of cornbread.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GAMECOX.