Split Pea Soup

This is a soup I've loved all my life and always beg my mom to make when I come home to visit. Lots of people substitute ham but I prefer the taste the smoke sausage adds to the soup.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dried split green peas
• 1  lb smoked sausage
• 2  big potatoes or 3  small potatoes
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
•  salt and pepper
• 5  cups water

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch squares.
2. Add peas, potatoes, water, and beef bouillon cubes to large pot.
3. Boil until potatoes and peas are soft (approx. 25-30 min.).
4. Put contents into a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Pour soup back into large pot.
6. Slice the sausage and add pieces to soup.
7. Cook for about 5 minutes until sausage is done.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.