Hearty, rustic, and loaded with flavor, Italian Sausage and Split Pea Stew is nourishing comfort food at its best. Whether you simmer it on the stovetop, let your slow cooker do the work, or whip it up in the Instant Pot, this split pea soup is a deliciously versatile keeper. [Updated Sausage & Split Pea Stew recipe originally posted 2011] Savory, comforting, and nutritious – While split pea recipes are often made withham, here it gets an Italian twist with the bold flavor of sausage and parmesan.