Kielbasa Split Pea Soup

• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried green split peas
• 9 cups water, divided
• 1 lb smoked turkey kielbasa, halved and sliced
• 4 medium carrots, halved and sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, coated with cooking spray, cook celery and onion until tender. Stir in split peas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes.
2. Stir in the kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until peas and vegetables are tender.

celery, onion, peas, water, turkey kielbasa, carrots, potatoes, fresh parsley, basil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kielbasa-split-pea-soup-442323 (may not work)