Split Pea Soup with Sausage and Potato
Warm, hearty, and packed with comforting flavors, this Split Pea Soup with Sausage and Potato is the ultimate cold-weather recipe. Featuring tender split peas, smoky slices of sausage, and creamy russet potato, this soup is elevated with aromatic vegetables, garlic, and a fragrant blend of bay leaf and thyme. Slowly simmered in a flavorful chicken broth, it thickens to perfection, creating a satisfying one-pot meal ideal for cozy nights. Ready in just over an hour and bursting with protein and veggies, this recipe pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or crackers for an easy, soul-soothing dinner. Whether you're craving classic comfort or a wholesome twist on a traditional split pea soup, this dish delivers on every level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 1 large russet potato
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Slice the smoked sausage into half-inch rounds and add to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and drain.
Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
Add the split peas, diced potato, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are soft and the soup has thickened.
Return the browned sausage to the pot and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.9 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 9662 mg | 420% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 130.8 g | 467% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.3 g | ||
| Protein | 195.9 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 35.8 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 8807 mg | 187% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
