Split Pea And Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced1 medium potato, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, thinly sliced2 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup dried green split peas2-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 bay leaf5 cups water

Preparation

Saute the sausage, potato, carrots, celery and onion in butter in a large skillet until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 2 minutes longer.

Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, bouillon, bay leaf and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf.