Pea Soup with Sausage Crock Pot

Warm, comforting, and packed with rich, savory flavors, this Pea Soup with Sausage Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate slow-cooker meal for chilly days. Made with hearty dried split peas, smoky browned sausage, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this soup achieves a luscious, creamy texture as it simmers for hours. Infused with fragrant bay leaf, dried thyme, and a perfectly balanced seasoning blend, this recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a fuss-free, nutrient-packed dinner. Simply set it, forget it, and let your crock pot work its magic! Perfectly paired with crusty bread or a simple side salad, this cozy, protein-rich soup is a classic comfort food that’s equally satisfying and easy to make. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this one-pot wonder will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried split peas
• 12 ounces Smoked sausage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried split peas thoroughly in a colander under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage slices, cook until browned on both sides, and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and dice the carrots into small cubes. Slice the celery stalks into thin pieces. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 4

In the crock pot, add the rinsed split peas, browned sausage, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, followed by the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high heat for 5 hours) until the split peas break down and the soup becomes creamy.

Step 7

Once cooked, stir the soup well to distribute the flavors. If the soup is too thick for your taste, add up to 1 cup of water and stir until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad, and enjoy your hearty pea soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2773.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2741.7

Total Fat 107.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 238.1mg	0%
Sodium 9610.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 109.8g	0%
Total Sugars 51.0g
Protein 174.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 532.1mg	0%
Iron 29.6mg	0%
Potassium 6680.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 40.5%