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smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: bacon

Chicken sausage is leaner while bacon adds a smoky flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

Rinse split peas under cold water until clear.

Soak split peas in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Drain and add soaked split peas to the pot; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until peas are tender.

Add diced potatoes and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

Stir in lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

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