Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup | Hy-Vee

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups split peas, picked over and rinsed
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for serving