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Crockpot Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup

December 12, 2014 · by Ari · 2 Comments

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

This post is sponsored by  Swanson®. All opinions are my own.

Crockpot spicy sausage split pea soup is a warm, comforting and hearty winter soup. Surprisingly healthy, this is the perfect dish for entertaining out of town family and friends.

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup

There is a chill in the air (yes, even in Phoenix), Christmas music is starting, and the holiday displays that have been out since before Halloween are starting to expand and take over. Basically it’s my (and many others’) favorite time of year!

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

This year we have company coming in for Thanksgiving weekend, so I’m busy planning not just Thanksgiving dinner, but an entire weekend of entertaining. Phoenix has an amazing food scene, but eating out for every meal gets expensive, and sometimes I just want to show the people I love a great time at my house with food, wine, and lots of time to catch up.

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor! Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

I am beyond grateful to own a house with a guest room and, in my opinion, a pretty great kitchen that I can open to my friends and family year round, but especially around the holidays. There is nothing I love more than sharing my space with the people I love, and cooking them delicious food. I’m an extrovert to the max.

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

When Swanson® approached me about creating some holiday dishes, I knew immediately that I wanted to create something comforting and filled with flavor. I use chicken broth all the time, but the new Flavor Infused Tuscan Chicken just takes it to the next level–it doesn’t overpower the flavor of the split pea soup, but it is perfectly spiced so that you don’t end up with bland soup.

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

Split pea soup is traditionally made with a ham hock, but I wanted to change things up, so I started with some garlic (obviously) and spicy turkey sausage. I just love the flavor that turkey sausage brings to a dish, plus it beefs up the protein content, and turns split pea soup into a hearty and filling meal that won’t leave your hungrier guests asking “Soup? For dinner?” Trust me. I am the hungriest of all.

Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup: Warm, hearty, comforting and filled with bold flavor!

All you have to do is heat the garlic in a little olive oil, then brown the meat and layer everything in your slow cooker, and let that baby cook off on low heat for 8-10 hours. You can cook it on high for less time, but I’m a firm believer of low and slow. The result is a fragrant, home-y, and impressive home cooked meal that will leave your guests happy and satisfied.

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Crockpot Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 9 hours

Yield: 8-10 servings

Crockpot Spicy Sausage Split Pea Soup

Spicy sausage split pea soup is a warm, comforting and hearty winter soup. Surprisingly healthy, this is the perfect dish for entertaining out of town family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 20 ounces spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cups split peas
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
  • handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups Swanson® Tuscan Chicken Flavor Infused Broth
  • ~1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add turkey sausage, and cook until browned, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Transfer cooked sausage and garlic to your slow cooker. Layer split peas, carrots celery, onion, parsley and bay leaves on top. Pour broth on top and add hot sauce if desired. Do not stir. Cook on low for 8-10 hours until peas are very soft, and melt into the soup. Remove bay leaves, stir and serve. Leftovers may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
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This blog post is sponsored by Swanson®.

Filed Under: Dinner, Entree, Fall, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, savory, Slow Cooker, Soup, Winter · Tagged: crockpot, sausage, slow cooker, soup, split pea, turkey sausage, winter

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs

July 13, 2014 · by Ari · 8 Comments

Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered in roasted jalapeno and garlic bacon guacamole and topped with cotija cheese. These hot dogs take typical grilling to the next level with their spicy, bold flavors and perfectly contrasting textures.

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs: Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered with roasted jalapeno & garlic bacon guacamole + cotija cheese

It’s not like you need a reason to make fancy, delicious, to-die-for guacamole. In fact hunger is reason enough for me, and a fork is a totally acceptable vehicle. However, a spicy sausage may be an even more delicious vehicle.

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs: Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered with roasted jalapeno & garlic bacon guacamole + cotija cheese

For a while I was on the fence about hot dogs. Somewhere along the line they became one of those gross foods in my mind that you don’t eat past the age of 7. Ummm, that was a big mistake because for years I missed out on the amazingness that is hot dogs and sausages.

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs: Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered with roasted jalapeno & garlic bacon guacamole + cotija cheese

I also believe that all things are better with guacamole. Even the most delicious things can become instantly more delicious when you add guacamole. Juicy burger? Add guac! Simple grilled chicken? Totally different when smothered with avocado-y goodness. A spoon the size of your face? I think you know the answer. 😉

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs: Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered with roasted jalapeno & garlic bacon guacamole + cotija cheese

My friends from Fork in the Road happened to send me some of their products to try, and after absolutely loving them at BTP, I knew I was in for a treat! I ended up using the hot links which are perfect for this flavor combination, but you can  use any hot dog or sausage you like!

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Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 hotdog/sausage

Spicy Bacon Guacamole Dogs

Spicy grilled hot dogs smothered in roasted jalapeno and garlic bacon guacamole and topped with cotija cheese. These hot dogs take typical grilling to the next level with their spicy, bold flavors and perfectly contrasting textures.

Ingredients

  • 6 hotdogs or sausages
  • 1 batch Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic Bacon Guacamole
  • freshly crumbled cotija cheese
  • whole grain buns, optional*

Instructions

  1. Grill hotdogs/sausages to desired doneness, about 5 minutes. Toast buns if desired. Place hotdogs/sausages in buns or on a plate, smother with guacamole, and top with a generous pinch of cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Buns are totally optional. They look prettier, but I ate these bunless and they were absolutely delicious!

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Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I was supplied with free sausages from Fork in the Road, but was not in any other way compensated for this post. Recipe and opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, Hot Dogs & Sandwiches, Low Carb, Lunch, Sandwiches, savory, Summer · Tagged: bacon, dinner, gluten free, grill, grilling, guacamole, hot dogs, lunch, recipe, sausage

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