Split Pea Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1/2 pound split peas, picked through, rinsed, and drained
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 cloves cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot with a lid or a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage. Break into crumbles and cook until no pink remains.
2. To the same pot, add remaining ingredients and 5 cups water.
3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 1 hour (split peas should be falling apart). Taste and adjust seasoning to preference. Remove bay leaves before serving.
4. Cook's Tip:
5. Split peas have a tendency to stick to the bottom of the pot. To prevent this, stir occasionally throughout the cooking process.