roxanne's slow cooker split pea and sausage soup

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Until recently I had only heard of split pea soup with ham, but I wondered why it wouldn't be just as good made with smoked sausage. That is what I did, and it turned out so scrumptious I couldn't believe it!

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yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For roxanne's slow cooker split pea and sausage soup

  • 4 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 c
    cold water
  • 16 - 20 oz
    green or yellow split peas, dried
  • 1 pkg
    smoked sausage, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 stalk
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 md
    carrots, thinly sliced or cubed
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced or 1/2-3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 md
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 - 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes

How To Make roxanne's slow cooker split pea and sausage soup

  • 1
    Soak peas overnight in cold water if cooking in Crock Pot for 4 hours on high. If cooking for 8 hours on low, there is no need to soak beforehand.
  • 2
    Rinse the peas with clean water and drain.
  • 3
    Place all ingredients in the slow cooker, leaving parsley until soup is done.
  • 4
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Split pea soup cooking in the crockpot.
    5
    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • 6
    Remove the bay leaf and add parsley. Taste to check seasonings and adjust if needed.
  • 7
    Serve with buttered crusty bread and enjoy!

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