Split Pea Soup With Sausage

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Split peas -- rinsed
6 c Water
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Ground cumin, or to taste
1 lb Pork sausage

Soak split peas in water 2 hours. Place peas with
soaking water, salt and cumin to taste in medium
saucepan. Simmer, covered, about 1 1/2 hours or until
smooth and soft, stirring occasionally. Add more
water if needed for soupy consistency. Adjust
seasonings to taste.
Just before serving, pan-fry chopped sausage until
done. Serve soup in individual bowls. Sprinkle
cooked sausage over soup. Makes 6 servings.
Each serving contains about: 515 calories; 918 mg
sodium; 43 mg cholesterol; 24 grams fat; 51 grams
carbohydrates; 26 grams protein; 2.47 grams fiber.



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