Pea Soup With Bratwurst - Crock-Pot

Kathy228's Note:

Comfort soup for sure. Instead of bratwurst you can use ham, sausage, or whatever you have a taste for. Or leave out the meat for a meatless pea soup.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup onion, coarsly chopped
• 1 medium potato, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1 small carrot, chunked (optional)
• 4 cups broth (veggie or chicken)
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb split peas, sorted over
• 4 bratwursts, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces

Directions:

1. Add ingredients in order, then gently mix to combine.
2. Cook on high for 5 or 6 hours or until the peas have cooked down and are soft and creamy.
3. If it seems a little too thick, thin with milk or water, 1/2 cup at a time.
4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Reviews

[yogiclarebear]

I was going to give this 3 stars because the soup was SO thin, but after adding some rice to thicken, it was fine. Then when my husband tasted it...he went nuts! Incredible, he said! So my review would be to add less liquid OR more peas, or just add some rice like I did to thicken this. Everything else: perfect! Thanks Kathy!