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 an