Split Pea Soup With Pasta

I got this recipe from a bag of peas and added the spagetti the way my mother in law does. It makes for a very hardy and yummy soup.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dried split peas
• 1  chicken bouillon cube
• 6 -8  ounces kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  medium carrot, diced
•  salt and pepper
• 6  cups water
• 1⁄2 lb spaghetti

Directions

1. Sort and rinse peas.
2. In a large pot combine all ingredients except spagetti.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 2-3 hours. Adding water if necessary.
5. In the meantime cook spagetti until al dente, and drain.
6. After soup has finished cooking and peas are tender add spagetti and cook about 5 minutes longer.
7. Serve topped with hot sauce and croutons if desired.