Pea Soup With Sausage - Crock Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat small fry pan over medium heat.
Add sausage, cook 5 to 8 minutes or until browned.
Drain well.
Combine sausage and remaining ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or until peas are tender.
Turn off heat.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Cover and let stand 15 minutes to thicken.