Vegetable and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

This is hearty, pretty healthy and makes a lot. All pluses in my book! I found this recipe years ago while looking for healthy budget recipes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  ounces lean ham, diced
• 4  medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 3  medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1  small zucchini, chopped
• 32  ounces black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 32  ounces stewed tomatoes
• 14  ounces chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and heat to boiling.
2. Simmer until veggies are tender to your liking.