Kielbasa Split Pea Soup

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: my old recipes
 * Makes 3½ Quarts.

Ingredients

 * 2 quarts water
 * 1 lb split peas, rinsed
 * 1½ lb kielbasa sausage, cut into bite size pieces
 * salt and pepper
 * 2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * ¾ cup diced carrots
 * ½ cup chopped celery

Instructions

 * 1) Mix water and peas in large pan or kettle.
 * 2) Bring to boil.
 * 3) Add sausage chunks, salt and pepper.
 * 4) Reduce heat.
 * 5) Cover.
 * 6) Simmer 30 minutes.
 * 7) Add remaining ingredient and continue simmering until soup is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
 * 8) Serve at once.