Pea Soup With Sausage - Crock Pot

Wonderful easy winter soup.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces smoked sausage, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1/2 pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) package  dried split peas, sorted and rinsed
• 3  medium carrots, sliced
• 2  celery ribs, sliced
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1  bay leaf
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat small fry pan over medium heat.
2. Add sausage, cook 5 to 8 minutes or until browned.
3. Drain well.
4. Combine sausage and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or until peas are tender.
6. Turn off heat.
7. Remove and discard bay leaf.
8. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to thicken.