1. Pour water into a large pot, add chicken, celery, whole onion and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and skim the foam.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup1.jpg)
2. Place split peas in a meshed strainer, rinse and add to the broth. Cook for 25 minutes.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup2.jpg)
3. Meanwhile, prepare the meat and vegetables: chop Polish sausage, onion, grate carrots, mince garlic, cut potatoes into cubes.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup5.jpg)
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup3.jpg)
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup4.jpg)
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 7 minutes. Add garlic and Polish sausage, cook for another 2 minutes.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup6.jpg)
5. Add potatoes, onions, carrots, Polish sausage and garlic to the soup. Remove chicken from the pot, cut into cubes and add back to the soup.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup7.jpg)
6. Remove onion and celery, discard. Season the soup with turmeric, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for another 20 minutes.
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup8.jpg)
![](/images/recipephotos/large/easy-split-pea-soup-v.jpg)
Comments
julie
GuestIncredible!
Meggie