Split Pea Soup with Sausage and Potato

Name: Split Pea Soup with Sausage and Potato
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 70 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 fully cooked spicy smoked sausage links (such as andouille or hot links), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 12-ounce russet potato, peeled, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/4 cups green split peas, rinsed; 4 cups low-salt chicken broth

Shari Ledwidge of Greenehaven, Arizona, writes: "My husband and I spend several weeks each year traveling around the United States. Our journeys always take us to wonderful food stands and farmers' markets, which have inspired some of my favorite recipes."

By Shari Ledwidge

September 19, 2006

Market Tip:

For a less spicy (read: more kid-friendly) sausage, choose Kielbasa or garlic sausages.

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