Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dry yellow or green split peas
- 1/2 cup dry navy beans
- 1 12-oz. can tomato juice
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup cubed zucchini
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 oz. pasta
Directions
Bring beans to a boil in 3 1/2 cups water and boil gently
for 1 minute. Cover pan and let stand 2 hours.
Resume
recipe: Add 8 1/4 cups more water. Add peas and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until peas
and beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients except
pasta. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add pasta and cook
8 to 10 minutes.
Serves: 8 cups
Preparation time: about 3 hours and 30 mins.