Split-Pea Soup with Sausage & Kale

When I first wrote this column way back in 2004, something called "kale" was the new green on the block, not the trendy find-it-everywhere green it is today. For this hearty homemade soup, I modified a classic split pea soup, adding kale for healthiness and a touch of sweetness and a bit of sausage for richness and texture. Delicious, this stuff! It's easily converted to a vegetarian or vegan soup and either way, it's perfect for the fickleness of late-winter and early-spring days. Homemade Split-Pea Soup, Made from Scratch. Real Food, Fresh & Comforting. Budget Friendly. One-Pot Meal. Great for Meal Prep. Low Fat. Easy to Convert to Plant-Based Vegan Soup. Naturally Gluten Free.