Split Pea Soup with Chorizo

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

  • 2 cups yellow split peas

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 large carrots, sliced

  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 pound fresh chorizo

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup Microgreens or sprouts for garnish

Directions

  1. Combine broth, water, potatoes, split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, paprika, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

  2. A few minutes before serving, remove chorizo from its casing and crumble into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and crumbling with a spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the chorizo into the soup along with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Garnish with microgreens (or sprouts), if desired.