INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground chicken sausage
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup diced carrots
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2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
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2 cans (28 ounces) chicken stock
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2 cups water
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1 package (16 ounce) split peas, rinsed and sorted
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1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup half and half
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Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste