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Vegetarian Pea and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salad oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 pieces celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups vegetable juice or water
• 1 16 ounce can tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 tsp basil
• 14 tsp thyme or oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15.8 ounce can crowder peas
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add garlic, carrot, celery and onion. Sautee 5 minutes. Add broth, vegetable juice, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and crowder peas. Bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook 10-15 more minutes, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender. Serve in soup bowls topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if required.