Dutch Pea Soup

For Dutch Pea Soup, cut dried split peas, celery stalks, carrots, onion and smoked sausage into convenient pieces.

In a pot, warm a little fat or liquid and gently cook celery stalks, carrots and onion for 3-5 minutes.

Add smoked sausage, potatoes, dried split peas and celery stalks and pour in water.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until the firmest components are tender.

At the end, stir in onion and potatoes, then season with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup at the right temperature: hot for hearty soups or well chilled for cold soups.