Split Pea Soup with Smoked Sausage

Step 1

Add the bacon and celery to the slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 10 minutes. Add the diced onion to the slow cooker; stir to mix them in with the bacon and celery. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the onions are transparent.

Step 2

Add the diced carrots, split peas, broth, water, potatoes, and sausage to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the peas are soft. Stir in salt and pepper and serve.