Kielbasa Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 1 in a soup kettle or 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 and simmer 25 minutes.
• 2 stir in the kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and remaining water. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until peas and vegetables are tender.