French Canadian Pea Soup with Ham and Smoked Sausage

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

ham hock

🥗Healthier: lean ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean ham provides similar taste with less fat.

Dice 1 onion and sauté it in a pot with a little salt to draw out moisture.

Add smoked German sausage to the pot and cook to render fat and bring up flavors.

Add roughly chopped ham brisket to the pot.

Add garlic powder and thyme to the pot.

Add 3 cups of split peas to the pot.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 4 cups of water.

Add a chicken stock cube for extra flavor and a good amount of black pepper.

Bring to a simmer and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

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