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.