Split pea soup with kielbasa

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is a bowl of split pea soup, dating back to the days when my mother served us canned pea soup with cut-up hot dogs (very ’50s!). Now I prefer a big pot of homemade soup to serve with sautéed kielbasa on top. I love the way the earthy, creamy soup contrasts with the crispy, spicy sausage.

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is a bowl of split pea soup, dating back to the days when my mother served us canned pea soup with cut-up hot dogs (very ’50s!). Now I prefer a big pot of homemade soup to serve with sautéed kielbasa on top. I love the way the earthy, creamy soup contrasts with the crispy, spicy sausage.

Ina Garten’s Split Pea Soup with Crispy Kielbasa is made with olive oil, leeks, yellow onion, carrots, garlic, green split peas, chicken stock, smoked ham hock, thyme, bay leaves, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked kielbasa. This hearty split pea soup recipe creates a delicious dinner that takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people. This Split Pea Soup with Crispy Kielbasa Recipe Is From Modern Comfort Food Cookbook by Ina Garten

This is actually my second pea soup recipe. The first Pea Soup recipe can be found HERE

Meet the Cook: When my husband and I eat out and enjoy a dish, I go home and try to duplicate it. That's how I came up with this recipe. While it's good at any time, we like it full and hearty over the winter. Our three children are grown. Now, we keep busy watching their children - our six grandchildren - grow. -Donna Mae Young, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Using kielbasa instead of the more common ham hock is an easy alternative to add smokiness to this split pea soup.

Turkey kielbasa brings great flavor to this simple split pea soup. It’s been a hit with my entire family—even our picky toddler enjoys it. –Sandra Bonde of Brainerd, Minnesota

When Ina Garten (a.k.a. Barefoot Contessa) was a child, comfort was a bowl of canned split pea soup topped with cut-up hot dogs

This hearty soup is extremely delicious and very healthy. Here, you will find the recipe plus interesting information about split peas and their health benefits.