Split Pea Soup with Sausage

 

1 lb. Green Split Beas

3 1/2 Quarts Water

2 tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp. Marjoram

2 C. Freeze Dried Sausage Crumbles

1 C. dried diced Celery

1 C. dried Diced Onion

1 C. dried diced or sliced Carrots

Worcestershire Sauce, Optional

 

Wash and drain split peas. In large saucepan combine water and seasonings and bring to a boil. Add peas gradually so that it continues to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are nearly done. Add sausage crumbles and dehydrated vegetables to pot. Cook an additional 20 minutes, or until sausage is rehydrated and vegetables are tender. If desired, season with salt, pepper, and / or Worcestershire sauce. You can also mash some of the split peas and add evaporated milk or reconstituted dry milk to the soup to make a Creamy Split Pea Soup.