Marianne's Split Pea Soup

By Mcassid1

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry split peas, rinsed & drain
• 7 oz. pkg. of turkey sausage (or other type you prefer)
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
• 2 elephant cloves of garlic, sliced (or double regular)
• 1 cup carrots, sliced (about 2 med.-sized)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 dashes of black or cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. tumeric
• 1/4 tsp. coriander
• 1/8 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Step 1

1. Rinse and drain peas.
2. Slice sausage and saute in dutch oven for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Combine peas, sausage, broth and spices and bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat and cover pot and simmer for about 40 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occassionally.
5. Stir in carrots, celery, onion and garlic.
6. Return to boiling and reduce heat and cover again; simmer for about 50 minutes.