Kielbasa Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Turkey kielbasa brings great flavor to this simple split pea soup. It’s been a hit with my entire family—even our picky toddler enjoys it. –Sandra Bonde of Brainerd, Minnesota

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Kielbasa Split Pea Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 55 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 55 70

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).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 208 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 635 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Kielbasa Split Pea Soup in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p43