Split Pea Soup
Yield: 12-16 servings
Cook Time: 1 hour
Tips: When reheating soup, if consistency is too thick, thin soup by stirring in a little water at a time until desired consistency is reached. (Be careful not to add too much water, or flavor will lose intensity.)
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz. bag split green split peas
- 8 cups water
- 2/3 cups sliced carrots
- 2/3 cups chopped potatoes
- 2/3 cups chopped smoked sausage
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse and sort split peas, then add to a large soup pot. Add water, carrots, potatoes, smoked sausage, onion powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1 hour or until peas are soft, stirring occasionally.
Soup will thicken after sitting or refrigeration. To thin, simply reheat, stirring in small amounts of water at a time until you reach desired consistency.