2 tsp dried basil. (I didn't have dried basil so I added four basil leaves)
1 bunch of kale, chopped no stems.
2 large tomatoes, chopped
¾ pound ground mild Italian sausage. (I used a pound)
1½ tsp ground cumin
pepper to taste
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. When hot, add onion. Stir until tender.
Add garlic, cook for 1 min. Then add split peas, water, broth, basil and cumin. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 min. Just until the split peas are soft, but not mushy.
While the pot is simmering, fry your sausage in a separate pan until it's cooked all the way through. Set aside.
Add the kale and tomatoes to the pot, cook for 10-15 min.
Add the sausage, balsamic vinegar and pepper to the soup. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Next time I will add more kale. It shrinks a lot when it cooks and it's so tasty!
Recipe by You Gotta Eat This! at https://yougottaeatthis.com/featured/2013/09/29/green-split-pea-kale-italian-sausage-soup/