Vegetable and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Submitted by merandmalmom

"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: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.

Reviews

[jessi_mcg]

This is very good and very quick. I made a few changes, subbing turkey smoked sausage for the ham (I don't eat pork) and adding a dash or two of liquid smoke for flavor. I also used vegetable broth because I was out of chicken broth. Thanks for posting a keeper, merandmalmom!