Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Chorizo

By Little

, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved

Ingredients

• 1 pound green split peas
• 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 pound diced chorizo or andouille sausage
• 1 1/2 cups diced carrot
• 1 cup diced shallot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Remove bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper before serving.