Kielbasa Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
• 9 cups water, divided
• 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and sliced
• 4 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook celery and onion until tender. Stir in split peas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Stir in the kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and remaining water. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until peas and vegetables are tender. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).