Savory Split Pea Soup With Smoked Sausage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces smoked sausage, cut lengthwise into halves, then 1/2-inch pieces
25 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth (two 14 1/2oz. cans)
16 ounces dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pkg.)
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Warm a small skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook 5-8 minutes or until browned; drain well.
Put sausage and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low 4-5 hours or until peas are tender.
Turn heat off and remove and discard bay leaf.
Cover and let stand 15 minutes to thicken.