Split Pea Soup
["1 lb. split peas", "2 potatoes", "2 large carrots, trimmed and peeled", "1 Tbsp. olive oil", "1/2 lb. Polish sausage (kielbasa), cut into 1/2-inch cubes", "1 onion, coarsely chopped", "1 Tbsp. garlic, finely minced", "12 c. chicken broth", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Rinse the peas and drain well.", "Set aside.", "Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.", "Set aside in cold water.", "Cut carrots into 1/4-inch dice.", "Set aside.", "Heat oil in a kettle and add the sausage pieces.", "Cook about 1 minute and add the onion and garlic.", "Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.", "Add the carrots.", "Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.", "Drain the peas and potatoes and add them.", "Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper.", "Bring to boil and cook about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until peas have become quite liquid.", "Serve hot."]
["split peas", "potatoes", "carrots", "olive oil", "sausage", "onion", "garlic", "chicken broth", "salt"]