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Split Pea Sausage Soup

December 6, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

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My quest to create a little breathing room in the pantry and freezers continues…

Last night I made this amazing soup. I think Steve said how much he liked it at least 6 times. (Which definitely says something. He’s a quiet kind of guy. And for him to say that 6 times speaks volumes.)

I took split peas from my legumes container, sausage links from the freezer and some potatoes from the pantry…put it all together and voila…

Split Pea Sausage Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 sausage links, about 3/4 lb. ($2.99)
  • 5 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced ($.75) Recent sale…10 lbs for $1.99!
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped ($.15)
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed ($.15) Find my favorite garlic press in my Holiday Gift Guide!
  • 1 tsp parsley ($.05)
  • 1 1/2 cup green split peas, about 1/2 lb. ($.50)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, store bought or homemade (free to $1)
  • 2-3 cups of water, depending on how thick/thin you want the soup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 box frozen spinach ($.58)

Directions

  • Cut the sausage into small pieces and brown.  Once browned, add the diced potatoes, chopped onion and crushed garlic to the sausage.  Let saute for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until onions become opaque.
  • Next add the seasonings, split peas, broth and water.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Add more water if needed to reach desired thinness.)
  • Cook the spinach as directed on the box.
  • Serve Sausage and Split Pea Soup with a side of spinach.

Cost $5.17

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Comments

  1. Carol@easytobeglutenfree says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    I have to admit I have never been a fan of split pea soup but I think you may have changed my mind. That looks delicious.

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  2. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

    December 6, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    That soup would hit the spot tonight since it’s below 10 degrees here…ugh!
    Thanks for hosting Erin!
    ~Liz

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  3. Jane says

    December 6, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    What a great looking soup! It looks nice and hearty (the way my family likes it)!

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  4. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    December 6, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    The soup looks wonderful! My dad especially loves split pea, I will make this for him! Thanks!

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  5. Claire says

    December 6, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    funny, i made a very similar recipe to this tonight! guess its the cold weather 🙂

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  6. Jean says

    December 8, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I’m not a fan of peas, but I’m guessing that you could sub any other kind of beans & it would still be delish! I’m always looking for good soup recipes this time of the year.

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  7. Allison says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Silly question…the peas are dried right? Can you even get split peas any other way? I’m actually thinking of substituting some lentils that are waiting in my pantry for a good use. I’m pretty sure it would be an even swap in the recipe, don’t you think?

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  8. Cindy says

    February 23, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    What type of sausage did you use? It looks awesome!

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  9. Lisa says

    October 12, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Should the split peas be cooked before adding them?

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  10. Helene Harris says

    December 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    This recipe looks awesome.. but where is the directions for making the soup?

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