Savory Split Pea Soup With Smoked Sausage

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, cut lengthwise into halves, then 1/2-inch pieces
• 25 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (two 14 1/2oz. cans)
• 16 ounces dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pkg.)
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

• 1 warm a small skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add sausage and cook 5-8 minutes or until browned; drain well.
• 3 put sausage and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
• 4 cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until peas are tender.
• 5 turn heat off and remove and discard bay leaf.
• 6 cover and let stand 15 minutes to thicken.