Pea Soup With Bratwurst - Crock-Pot

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, coarsly chopped
• 1 medium potato, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 1 small carrot, chunked (optional)
• 4 cups broth (veggie or chicken)
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb split peas, sorted over
• 4 bratwursts, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Add ingredients in order, then gently mix to combine.

2. 2

   Cook on high for 5 or 6 hours or until the peas have cooked down and are soft and creamy.

3. 3

   If it seems a little too thick, thin with milk or water, 1/2 cup at a time.

4. 4

   Serve with a dollop of sour cream.