Kielbasa Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package dried green split peas
9 cups water, divided
1 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and sliced
4 medium carrots, halved and sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, coated with cooking spray, cook celery and onion until tender. Stir in split peas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
Stir in the kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until peas and vegetables are tender.