Split Pea Soup With Pioneer Sausage and Potato

Ingredients

• 5 fully cooked Spicy/Plain Pioneer Sausage, cut into ½ inch cubes
• 1 12-ounce Russet potato, peeled, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 ½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 ¼ cups green split peas, rinsed
• 4 cups low salt chicken broth

 

Preparation

Sauté sausages in heavy large pot over medium-high heat until fat begins to render, about 4 minutes. Add potato, onion and rosemary. Sauté until onion is soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in split peas, then broth. Bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. If desired, thin soup with water by ¼ cupfuls. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.