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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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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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